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Beau
Meaning: handsome · Origin: French · Gender: usually a boy's name
Origin & history
French for 'handsome'. Regency dandy Beau Brummell gave it its glamour.
Famous people named Beau
- Beau Brummell (Regency dandy)
- Beau Bridges (actor)
Nicknames
Bo
Variants & related names
Bo, Bow
Beau name art
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FAQ
What does the name Beau mean?
Beau means “handsome”. It comes from French.
Is Beau a popular name?
Yes — Beau has been one of the most popular boys' names in the United States in the 2020s, according to US Social Security Administration baby-name data.
What are nicknames for Beau?
Bo.
What are other forms of Beau?
Bo, Bow.
Similar names
Grant · Oliver · Calvin · Benjamin · Brooks · Bennett
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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.