Beau

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Origin, Meaning, And History Of Beau

Beau is a name of French origin, which means ‘beautiful.’ To be more precise, the name refers to a ‘handsome lad’ or a ‘Southern gentleman’ in French culture. In distinct societies, Beau used to be adopted as a middle name, but in the last 50 years, it has become a trend to use it as a first name. In English culture, the term is often addressed as ‘sweetheart’ and, in some cases, ‘admirer.’

It has also been found that in the traditional world, a man is addressed as a ‘beau’ when he is defined as the perfect suitor of a woman. The name is an integral part of traditional society. Women used to be escorted by their ‘beaus’ in social occasions and gatherings while showing off their attractive choice to the public. The man’s reputation for beauty and handsomeness was portrayed by his fine sense of dressing, etiquette, and mannerism. Thus, Beau, as a name, carries a rich portrayal of a man in a civilized society.

The name has different versions that differ by country and language; for instance, it is ‘Beaux’ and ‘Beaw’ in French, ‘Boe’ in Scandinavian, ‘Bello’ in Italian, and ‘Belo’ in Portuguese. Thus, it is clear that the name has a profound use beyond any language and region.

Beau has appeared in theaters and on TV screens several times. ‘Rumor has it,’ one of the most-talked-about romantic comedies of American cinema, has the character Beau Burroughs played by Kevin Costner, the Primetime Emmy Award winner. You may also find the classic touch of this name in vintage novels. Percival C. Wren, the British writer, named his protagonist Michael Beau Geste in his novel ‘Beau Geste.’ In the 2018 American fantasy drama, A Quiet Place, Beau Abbot is characterized as a four-year-old boy.

Hence, Beau is a charming masculine name carried from one time zone to another.

Beau

Meaning Beautiful, Handsome

Gender Boy

Religion Christianity

Origin French

Names starting with  B..  Ba..  Bab..  Bah..  Bai.. 

How To Pronounce Beau?

Beau On The Popularity Chart

The graphs by the Social Security Administration show you how the name Beau has evolved over the years. Take a look.

Popularity Over Time

1n 1980, only 1206 babies per million were named Beau, signifying its less popularity. However, after 2009, its popularity rose. In 2021, 2793 babies per million shared this name. Check out the graph for details.

Rank Over Time

In 1980, Beau secured the 12366th position on the charts. However, soon after, its rank started dropping and couldn’t reach the same position even in the 2020s. Go through the graph to check its rank over time.

Names With Similar Sound As Beau

There are several names sounding the same as Beau. The following list may interest you for such variations.

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Names With Similar Meaning As Beau

If you are looking for names with similar meaning as Beau, take a look at the suggestions below.

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Name Numerology For Beau

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Akshay is an associate editor and former journalist with more than four years of experience. A post graduate in Mass Communication and Journalism, he has strong professional and academic background in the field of content writing and editing. He is also a Certified Relationship Workshop Facilitator for Life Coaches. Akshay interned and worked with various newspapers and the Public Relations...more