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Beau/boh/

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Origin: FrenchUS Popularity: #66Meaning:

"Handsome"

add to my favorite names listSave to listSee saved namesRebekah WahlbergFact-checked by Rebekah WahlbergKelly BurchWritten by Kelly BurchUpdated on Feb 2, 2026In this article
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Beau name meaning and origin

What does Beau mean?

"Handsome"

Beau name origin:

French

Beau means "handsome" in French, though it isn't commonly used as a name in France. In the United States, it's often associated with the South and Southern charm.

Beau can also be a nickname for the French names Beauregard, meaning "beautiful outlook," and Beaufort, meaning "beautiful fort."

While Beau can be used for any gender, it's more common for boys and has never ranked in the top 1,000 girls' names in the United States.

It's been gaining traction over the past century among boys, though, and first entered the top 1,000 boys' names in 1967. It entered the top 100 names in 2021, and was most popular in 2022, at No. 89.

Sources:

Hanks P., et al. 2016. A Dictionary of First Names. Oxford University Press. https://www.oxfordreference.com/display/10.1093/acref/9780198610601.001.0001/acref-9780198610601-e-337?rskey=ZNhbnj&result=801Opens a new window

U.S. Social Security Administration. Undated. Popular Baby Names. https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/Opens a new window

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Beau in pop culture

Beau Landry Character in the Disney TV show Good Luck Charlie, portrayed by Luke Benward Beau Wasserman Protagonist in the 2023 film Beau is Afraid, portrayed by Joaquin Phoenix Beau Wilkes Character in Gone With the Wind Michael "Beau" Geste Protagonist in the Beau Geste novel and movie adaptations Advertisement | page continues below

Famous people named Beau

Joseph Robinette "Beau" Biden III Iraq War veteran and son of President Joe Biden Beau Bridges American actor Beau Brinkley American football player Beau Wirick American actor and producer Beau Garrett American actress Beau Mirchoff Canadian-American actor Beau Flynn American film producer

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