Beau vs Lourdes

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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Lourdes

Girl #2,749 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Lourdes, place of miracles"

Origin: French

Cultural Roots

French Spanish Catholic Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,749
Total SSA Count
62
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Lulu, Lou

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Beau Rank #69
Lourdes Rank #2,749

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 vs #2749 for Lourdes.

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

Lourdes ___

  • Lourdes Maria
  • Lourdes Isabel
  • Lourdes Grace
  • Lourdes Elena
  • Lourdes Sofia

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Beau

Colt Brooks Briar Scarlett Willa

If you choose Lourdes

Fatima Guadalupe Carmen Rafael Santiago

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Beau or Lourdes more popular?

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 compared to Lourdes at #2749 in the United States.

What do Beau and Lourdes mean?

Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin). Lourdes means "from Lourdes, place of miracles" (French origin).

Are Beau and Lourdes boy or girl names?

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

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