Beau

Beau is a one-syllable dog name, making it short and snappy. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Beau is a widely loved dog name for good reason. If you like it, go for it!

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Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Beau is one of the more popular dog names out there. According to our data, Beau outranks the great majority of names.

Beau was, in the past month, the 123rd most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of April 2024, Beau is becoming a more popular moniker with new puppy owners. Our stats show that the name is more fashionable than it was at this time last year.

In general, this name has held steady in popularity with PupNames.com visitors.

In the past week, Beau was viewed 121 times, and liked 2 times.

The map below shows Beau's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Beau is most adored in Mississippi, North Carolina and Virginia.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Utah, Michigan and Connecticut.

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Beau.

Most popular breeds named Beau:

1. Labrador Retriever
2. Golden Retriever
3. Poodle
4. Cocker Spaniel
5. German Shepherd

Beau is found in these categories:

cute

French for handsome, it's often used for charming, small, lovable pups.

famous

Popularized by canine characters in literature and film.

french

Means "beautiful" in French and is often used as a male name.

beautiful

Derived from French, it translates to handsome or attractive.

country

Often associated with Southern charm and gentlemanly manners, it's popular among rural, cowboy culture.

movie

He's named after a character in a popular canine-centric film.