ThinkabaraBeau: meaning and origin
Beau
“Handsome”
About the name Beau
Beau is a boy’s name from the French tradition. Its meaning is “handsome”. Names from French, elegant and soft — like Charlotte, Josephine, Beau and Louis.
It has a modern feel and has become more common in the US in recent decades.
Tips before you choose
- Say the full name out loud with your last name, and with any middle name.
- Check the initials — and what they spell.
- Think about nicknames kids might make from it.
- Write it down: is the spelling easy for teachers and friends?
More French names
- Andre 👦Manly, strong; the French form of Andrew · French
- Grant 👦Tall, great · French
- Jules 🧒Youthful; a short form of Julian and Julia · French
- Louis 👦Famous warrior · French
- Remy 🧒Oarsman, from Reims · French
Sibling name ideas (French, girls)
- Charlotte 👧Free; the feminine form of Charles · French
- Claire 👧Clear, bright · French
- Eleanor 👧Light; from the medieval name Aliénor · French
- Eloise 👧Healthy, wide · French
- Genevieve 👧Woman of the people; the patron saint of Paris · French
More boy names starting with B
- Benjamin 👦Son of the right hand · Hebrew
- Bennett 👦Blessed · Latin
- Bjorn 👦Bear · Scandinavian
- Boaz 👦Swiftness, strength · Hebrew
- Brendan 👦Prince; Saint Brendan the Navigator · Irish
- Brooks 👦Of the brook, small stream · English
Questions and answers
What does the name Beau mean?
Beau is a name of French origin. It means: handsome.
Is Beau a boy or girl name?
Beau is usually given to boys.
How many syllables does Beau have?
Beau has 4 letters and about 1 syllable.