Beauregard

Beauregard - A very unique male name

Beauregard appeared on the charts for the first time in 2007 on position #3902. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Beauregard and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Beauregard? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Beauregard. The baby boy name Beauregard was given to 5 baby boys in 2025, ranking #3862 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 293,257 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Beauregard peaked in popularity 3 years ago in 2023 on position 2916.

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Beauregard is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Beauregard is currently topping the baby name charts in Virginia at position #1,107 - and is the least popular in Virginia at position #1,107.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Beauregard is where you live.

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Beauregard origin and meaning

French surname

A French surname from beau regard, 'beautiful gaze, fair outlook,' originally a name for a fine-looking estate or viewpoint

Beauregard is a grand French surname used as a boy's name in the US only since 2007 in tiny numbers. Its most famous carrier, Confederate general P. G. T. Beauregard, bore it as a surname — Pierre Gustave Toutant — so he is not listed as a first-name bearer.

Attested etymology

Beauregard is a 10 letter name with 3 syllables.

To see famous people named Beauregard, pop culture references for the name Beauregard and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Beauregard

We've found the following names that sound similar to Beauregard, sorted by popularity.

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Beauregard

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Beauregard a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Beauregard?

3 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

BOH-reh-gard · /ˈboʊrəɡɑːrd/

Around the world

• Beauregard (French) — The same surname in French use.

Spellings and nicknames

Nicknames: Beau

Famous bearers

None yet — the name first appears in the data in 2007, and its oldest bearers are still young.

Style

SurnameClassic

Why parents choose it

A stately Southern-French surname with Beau built in as its short form.

Worth knowing

• Its best-known association is a Confederate general's surname — some families will want to weigh that; it is also a lot of name to carry.