Beau

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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

Popularity over time

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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

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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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