Beau
Meaning of Beau
The name Beau is a charming and elegant choice for boys, derived from the French word "beau," meaning "handsome" or "beautiful." Pronounced as BOH (/bo/), it carries a sophisticated air and has been increasingly popular in the United States over recent decades. Notable variations include Bo and Beauchamp, offering flexibility in naming. Beau's popularity has seen a significant rise, especially since the early 2000s, reaching its highest rank of 79th in 2023 with 4,090 occurrences. The name evokes images of grace and charm, making it a timeless pick for parents seeking a classic yet stylish name for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
French
- Pronunced as BOH (/bo/)
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Notable People Named Beau
| Beau Brummell - George Bryan "Beau" Brummell was a prominent figure in Regency England, known for his influence on men's fashion and his close association with the Prince Regent, King George IV. |
| Beau Bridges - Lloyd Vernet "Beau" Bridges III is an accomplished American actor with multiple Emmy, Golden Globe, and Grammy Awards, known for his contributions to the television industry and as the son of actor Lloyd Bridges and brother of Jeff Bridges. |
| Beau, born Christopher John Trevor Midgley, is a British singer-songwriter and twelve-string guitar player known for his recordings on John Peel's Dandelion Records label in the late 1960s, including the single "1917 Revolution" which inspired America's "A Horse with No Name". |
| Beau Hill is a renowned American record producer, known for his work with various iconic artists and as a founding partner of Interscope Records. |
| Beau Jesse Garrett is an American actress and model known for her roles in films such as Turistas, Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer, and Tron: Legacy. |
| Beau Kittredge is a former Ultimate player and successful entrepreneur, known for his exceptional athleticism and numerous championships. |
| Beau Hossler is a professional golfer from California who made headlines by qualifying for the U.S. Open multiple times at a young age. |
| William Beau Mirchoff is a Canadian-American actor recognized for his roles in MTV's Awkward, Good Trouble, and Starz's Now Apocalypse. |
| Beau Carey is an American painter known for embedding himself in challenging environments to create landscape paintings that explore contemporary themes of globalization and environmental concerns. |
| Beau Christian Knapp is an American actor known for his roles in The Signal, Run All Night, Southpaw, Death Wish, and The Lost Symbol. |
| Beau Parry is an American inventor and the founder of BRIVAS, a biometric technology company known for its contributions in biometric encryption and liveness detection. |
| Beau Maister is a former Australian rules footballer known for his time with St Kilda and the West Coast Eagles in the AFL, as well as for playing with the Claremont Football Club in the WAFL. |
| Beau Dowler is a retired Australian rules footballer who was associated with the Hawthorn Football Club in the Australian Football League. |
| Beau Mundine is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who played for the South Sydney Rabbitohs in the National Rugby League competition as a centre. |
| Beau Ballard is a member of the Nebraska Legislature from Lincoln, Nebraska, in District 21, appointed to fill the seat of former Senator Mike Hilgers, and previously served as a legislative aid in Hilgers' office for five years. |
