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Beau

Boy · French · Short name

Meaning
Handsome, beautiful
Pronunciation
BOH
Origin
French

From French 'beau' meaning handsome or beautiful.

Popularity
Common in United States (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

VintageClassicSoft and gentle

Languages in use: French, English

Commonly used in: United States, France, United Kingdom

Alternate spellings

  • BoEnglish

    Shortened form.

Cultural associations

People who share this name. These are context, not the origin of the name.

  • Beau Brummell

    1778–1840

    English fashion designer and arbiter of men's fashion in Regency England.

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Sources for this record

Behind the Name, French Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.

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