Beau vs Grant

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Beau

Boy #69 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"handsome, beautiful"

Origin: French

Cultural Roots

American French British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#69
Total SSA Count
4,694
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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Grant

Boy #241 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"large, great"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English Scottish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#241
Total SSA Count
1,453
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Gra, Gry, Grie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Beau Rank #69
Grant Rank #241

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 vs #241 for Grant.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Beau ___

  • Beau James
  • Beau Alexander
  • Beau William
  • Beau Thomas
  • Beau Harrison
  • Beau Charles

Grant ___

  • Grant Thomas
  • Grant William
  • Grant Alexander
  • Grant James
  • Grant Edward
  • Grant Michael

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Beau

Colt Brooks Briar Scarlett Willa

If you choose Grant

Reid Blake Claire Sloane Brooks

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Beau or Grant more popular?

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 compared to Grant at #241 in the United States.

What do Beau and Grant mean?

Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin). Grant means "large, great" (Old French origin).

Are Beau and Grant boy or girl names?

Beau is primarily a boy name. Grant is primarily a boy name.

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