Beau vs Kenzi

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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Kenzi

Girl #2,785 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"handsome, fair"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic Coinneach

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,785
Total SSA Count
61
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ken

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Beau Rank #69
Kenzi Rank #2,785

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 vs #2785 for Kenzi.

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

Kenzi ___

  • Kenzi Mae
  • Kenzi Rose
  • Kenzi Jade
  • Kenzi Grace
  • Kenzi Leigh
  • Kenzi Brook

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Beau

Colt Brooks Briar Scarlett Willa

If you choose Kenzi

Brody Kaden Paisley Harper Brantley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Beau or Kenzi more popular?

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 compared to Kenzi at #2785 in the United States.

What do Beau and Kenzi mean?

Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin). Kenzi means "handsome, fair" (Scottish Gaelic Coinneach origin).

Are Beau and Kenzi boy or girl names?

Beau is primarily a boy name. Kenzi is primarily a girl name.

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