Beau

Beau is an English first name that is predominantly given to males, although it is also used for females in rarer cases. The name comes from the French word beau, which means 'beautiful, pretty, attractive.' Thus, the name carries the meaning 'the beautiful one.'

What does the name Beau mean?

The name Beau is both a masculine and, although less common, a feminine first name of English origin. It is derived from the French word beau, which means 'beautiful, pretty, attractive.' Beau is particularly popular in English-speaking regions and enjoys some distribution in the Netherlands. In French-speaking areas, the name is rather uncommon, though it does appear as a surname. The purely feminine counterpart is Belle.

Where does the name Beau come from?

The first name Beau has French roots and means 'the beautiful one.' The French word origin is based on the term beau, which translates to 'beautiful, pretty, attractive.' It belongs to the languages English, American, Anglo-American, and Dutch.

How do you pronounce Beau?

The name Beau has a memorable, one-syllable, and vowel-rich sound structure. In the French pronunciation [bo], it sounds soft and open, characterized by a long 'O' sound. The gentle and flowing sound form gives it an elegant and light touch – cultivated, harmonious, and present.

Popularity

In Germany, Beau is a fairly common first name. Currently, it ranks 3,183rd on the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2013 when it reached 1,615th place. Over the last ten years, the name Beau has been given around 100 times, securing it the 2,384th place in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 2,552nd.

Nicknames & pet names

Babuschka / Beauschen / Bubbi

Similar first names

Bo

Famous people

• Beau Allen (American football player)
• Beau Belga (Filipino basketball player)
• Beau Bell (American baseball player)
• Beau Bell (American football player)
• Beau Bennett (American ice hockey player)
• Beau Billingslea (American actor)
• Beau Bokan (lead of the metalcore band 'Blessthefall')
• Beau Borders (American race car driver)
• Beau Brady (Australian actor)
• Beau Bridges (actor)
• Beau Brinkley (American football player)
• Beau Brooks (member of the Janoskians)
• Beau Busch (Australian football player)
• Beau Casson (Australian cricketer)
• Beau Daniel Bennett (American ice hockey player)
• Beau Davidson (American actor)
• Beau de Glen Lipscomb (American blues musician)
• Beau Dozier (American musician)
• Beau Dunn (American artist)
• Beau Falloon (Australian rugby player)