Boy
French
1 syllable
Beau
BOH
/boʊ/
"The handsome one" — French elegance with Southern American charm
Beau is the French word for handsome or beautiful, used as a given name with particular popularity in the American South. In French, beau is an adjective, and its use as a first name reflects the tradition of naming children after admired qualities. The name carries an air of refined casualness — simultaneously sophisticated and down-to-earth, fitting for a name associated with both French culture and Southern gentility.
Quick Facts
Letters4
SyllablesBeau
GenderBoy
OriginFrench
Root WordBeau
MeaningHandsome, beautiful
PopularityPopular
Peak Year2019
Trend
↑ Rising
About the Name Beau
Beau is the French word for handsome or beautiful. As a name it carries connotations of charm, elegance, and attractiveness.
Beau is rising in popularity and now sits in the US top 150. It has strong associations with the American South and is appealing for its simplicity and French flair.
Beau is particularly associated with the American South, where it has been used as a given name for generations. However it is now used throughout the US and English-speaking world.
Beau James, Beau Thomas, Beau William, and Beau Alexander are all strong combinations that give the short first name additional weight.
Beaus are often described as charming, sociable, and easy-going — the name projects a relaxed confidence that matches its meaning of handsome.
Beau stands on its own as a complete name, not a short form of anything. However it is sometimes used as a nickname for longer names like Beaumont or Beauregard.
Personality of Beau
Perceived character traits commonly associated with people named Beau
Creativity
78%
Elegance
84%
Independence
78%
Intelligence
76%
Strength
76%
Warmth
82%
Famous People Named Beau
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Beau Biden
American politician and attorney general, son of President Joe Biden
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Beau Bridges
American actor, brother of Jeff Bridges
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Beau Brummell
18th-century English dandy who defined men's fashion and gave us the word beau
Middle Names for Beau
Beautiful combinations that flow well with Beau
Beau James
Beau Thomas
Beau William
Beau Alexander
Beau Henry
Beau Michael
Beau Andrew
Beau Russell
Beau Douglas
Beau Lee
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History of Beau
1778
Beau Brummell born; his influence makes beau synonymous with stylish man
1800
Beau common as a term for an admirer or suitor in English romantic literature
1970
Beau used as a given name in the American South, particularly in Georgia and Louisiana
2015
Beau enters the US top 200 as short, French-influenced names gain wide appeal
Numerology & Symbolism of Beau
2
Destiny Number
Sum of all letters
9
Soul Urge
Sum of vowels
♍
Zodiac Affinity
Libra
6
Lucky Number
Personal power digit
🎨
Lucky Color
Ivory
💎
Lucky Stone
Opal
🌸
Lucky Flower
Gardenia
Beau Around the World
How Beau is written in different languages and scripts
بو
Arabic
ボー
Japanese
Бо
Russian
보
Korean
博
Chinese
Μπο
Greek
बो
Hindi
בּוֹ
Hebrew
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