Beau
Beau comes directly from the French word "beau," meaning handsome or beautiful. The name began as a nickname for handsome men in medieval French courtly culture. The most famous historical bearer is Beau Brummell (1778-1840), the English dandy who transformed men's fashion and is considered the father of modern menswear. His friendship with the Prince Regent made him one of the most influential men in Regency England. Beau entered the US top 1000 in 1967 and has been climbing steadily. It entered the top 200 in 2018 and continues to rise. Beau Biden (1969-2015), the son of Joe Biden and Attorney General of Delaware, gave the name political visibility. Beau Bridges (born 1941), the actor, gave the name Hollywood charge. I find Beau has a sleek, slightly French quality — the single syllable is direct, and the "o" ending gives it warmth. The name literally means "handsome," which is a confident thing to name a child. Beau is climbing as the trend toward short, vowel-heavy names continues. Beau is a male name of French origin that means "Handsome, beautiful". Sleek, French, and confident. The name sounds handsome. Beaus tend to be charming. US top 200 since 2018. Rising. Well-known people named Beau include Beau Brummell (dandy), Beau Biden (politician), Beau Bridges (actor), Beau (French word). Common variations and related forms of Beau include Beauregard (full form), Bo (variant), Beaux (variant), Bow (modern).