Beau
1% girls · 99% boys
About Beau
Beau suggests someone devilishly handsome, with a large measure of southern charm—a nice image to bestow on your boy. Often solely a nickname in the past, it's now standing firmly on its own. Beau has been on the Social Security list non-stop since 1969.
Beau for boys#60 US
Beau also has something of a dapper image, thanks to the fashionable Beau Brummell (born George), which led to the stylish New York mayor Jimmy Walker being called Beau James. Other notable Beaus had more formal names at birth—Beaus Bridges and Biden were both the third sons in their families to carry their fathers' names: Lloyd Vernet Bridges III and Joseph Robinette Biden III.
P.C. Wren's novel Beau Geste was a major bestseller in its day and was also a popular movie—in that case Michael was the character's birth name. Many will remember that the child of Ashley and Melanie Wilkes in Gone With the Wind was called Beau, and there was also a Beau on the old TV western Maverick.
And if you want a more substantial name on the birth certificate, try Beauregard.
Art Garfunkel, Emma Bunton, Wendy Wilson, Jamie-Lynn Sigler, and now Tori Spelling all have sons named Beau.
Beau for girls#2863 US
Beau, when used as a feminine name, represents an interesting gender crossover from its traditional masculine usage. Derived from the French word meaning 'handsome' or 'beautiful,' Beau originated as a masculine name but has gained some popularity as a female name in recent decades. This trend reflects the broader movement toward gender-neutral naming. As a feminine name, Beau maintains its elegant French associations while offering a concise, modern feel. The simplicity of its spelling and pronunciation (BOH) appeals to parents seeking minimalist names. While still predominantly used for boys overall, feminine Beau usage has increased particularly in English-speaking countries as parents embrace its stylish brevity and sophisticated sound.
Pronounced BOH.
As of October 2026, Beau ranked #60 in US births in 2025 SSA, Nameberry popularity #106.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank · boys | Births · boys | US rank · girls | Births · girls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #230 | 1,634 | #3,494 | 45 |
| 2015 | #203 | 1,980 | #3,539 | 44 |
| 2016 | #190 | 2,124 | #3,716 | 41 |
| 2017 | #157 | 2,511 | #3,152 | 51 |
| 2018 | #151 | 2,597 | #3,252 | 49 |
| 2019 | #132 | 2,932 | #3,399 | 46 |
| 2020 | #109 | 3,344 | #3,187 | 49 |
| 2021 | #94 | 3,815 | #2,929 | 57 |
| 2022 | #90 | 3,955 | #2,862 | 59 |
| 2023 | #80 | 4,098 | #3,142 | 52 |
| 2024 | #69 | 4,694 | #2,660 | 65 |
| 2025 | #60 | 5,165 | #2,863 | 59 |
World rankings
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Beau on lists
Famous Beaus
- George Bryan "Beau" BrummellBoy
English dandy
- Lloyd Vernet "Beau" BridgesBoy
American actor
- Beau BillingsleaBoy
American actor
- (Eldon) Beau BoulterBoy
U.S. Congressman from Texas
- Beau BurchellBoy
American guitarist for Saosin
- Beau Mark BokanBoy
American singer of Blessthefall
- Beau MacMillanBoy
American celebrity chef
- (William) Beau MirchoffBoy
American actor
- Beau Michael BrinkleyBoy
American NFL football player
- Joseph Robinette "Beau" BidenBoy
American politician; son of Vice President Joe Biden
- Beau James (born James John "Jimmy" Walker)Boy
American politician
- Richard "Beau" NashBoy
British dandy
- Beau BrooksBoy
Australian comedian of YouTube group The Janoskians
- Beau BradyBoy
Australian actor
- Beau KazerBoy
Canadian actor
- Beau HoopmanBoy
American Olympic rower
- Beau Daniel BennettBoy
American hockey player
- Beau RyanBoy
Australian rugby league player
- BeauBoy
Jarred Matthew Schekeryk (b. 1980), son of singer Melanie Safka
- Beau LeDoux (b. 1988)Boy
son of singer Chris LeDoux
- Beau "Grayson" Reed (b. 1991)Boy
son of singer Tanya Tucker and Ben Reed
- Beau Devin Cassidy (b. 1991)Boy
son of actor/singer David Cassidy
- Beau Alexander Knutson (b. 1994)Boy
son of singer Wendy Wilson and Daniel Knutson
- Beau Daniel Garfunkel (b. 2005)Boy
son of singer Art Garfunkel
- Beau Lee Jones (b. 2007)Boy
son of singer Emma Bunton of the Spice Girls
- Beau Henry Redknapp (b. 2008)Boy
son of singer Louise Redknapp and footballer Jamie Redknapp
- Beau Kyle Dykstra (b. 2013)Boy
son of actress Jamie,Lynn Sigler and Cutter Dykstra
- Beau Lee Stephen Crofts (b. 2014)Boy
son of actress Tina O'Brien and Adam Crofts
- Beau Dean McDermott (b.2017)Boy
son of actors Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott
- Beau Rush Bricken (b. 2017)Boy
son of American actress Virginia Williams
- Beau Bobby Bruce Schulman (b. 2019)Boy
son of Nev Schulman and Laura Perlongo.
- Beau Katherine Brower (b. 2014)Girl
daughter of actress Sarah Jane Morris and musician Ned Brower
- Miley Beau Pearson (b. 2014)Girl
daughter of singer Sam Bailey and Craig Pearson
Beau in pop culture
- Beauregard "Bo" BradyBoy
character on American soap opera "Days of our Lives"
- Beau MaverickBoy
character on TV's "Maverick"
- Beau HuttonBoy
character in film "Country Strong"
- Beau HackmanBoy
character on TV's "Lie To Me"
- Beau BerkhalterBoy
character on TV's "The Client List"
- BeauBoy
Teddy's ex,boyfriend on TV's "Good Luck Charlie"
- Beau BorroughsBoy
character in movie "Rumor Has It"
- Beau AndrewsBoy
character in "The Sims 3" computer game
- Beau WilkesBoy
character in "Gone with the Wind"
- Beauregard "Beau" LangdonBoy
character in American Horror Story: Murder House
- Beau BeasleyBoy
houseguest on "Big Brother 6"
- BeauBoy
a deer villager from “Animal Crossing”
- Variations: BoBoy
Bowe
- Beaufort "Beau" SwanBoy
character in "Life and Death: Twilight Revisited," the gender-swapped version of Stephenie Meyer's "Twilight"