Beau vs Matthew

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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Matthew

Boy #33 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English French Italian Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#33
Total SSA Count
7,078
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Matt, Matty, Mat

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Beau Rank #69
Matthew Rank #33

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #69 for Beau.

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

Matthew ___

  • Matthew James
  • Matthew Thomas
  • Matthew David
  • Matthew Andrew
  • Matthew John
  • Matthew Robert

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Beau

Colt Brooks Briar Scarlett Willa

If you choose Matthew

Luke John Mark Sarah Hannah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Beau or Matthew more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Beau at #69 in the United States.

What do Beau and Matthew mean?

Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin). Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin).

Are Beau and Matthew boy or girl names?

Beau is primarily a boy name. Matthew is primarily a boy name.

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