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Beaumont

♂ Boy

Pronounced BOH-mont /ˈboʊ.mɑnt/High

Meaning: From French beau, 'beautiful', plus mont, 'mountain/hill' — 'beautiful mountain'; a Norman place-and-surname nameHigh

In 30 seconds: A beautiful mountain in two French syllables: Beaumont is the elegant Norman surname — 'beau' plus 'mont'. Aristocratic, scenic, and built-in nickname Beau. Refined and grand.

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Origin HighFrench

MeaningFrom French beau, 'beautiful', plus mont, 'mountain/hill' — 'beautiful mountain'; a Norman place-and-surname name

U.S. rank (2025)#2609 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births50 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2025

Total births (all-time)≈ 359

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Beaumont comes from French beau, 'beautiful', plus mont, 'hill, mountain' — 'beautiful mountain'. A Norman place- and surname-name borne by aristocratic English families, it crosses to a first name carrying elegance and scenery (nickname Beau).

In the U.S. it is rare, reading as refined and grand. Beautiful-mountain at the root, aristocratic, and scenic.

Did you know? Beaumont — 'beautiful mountain' — is one of the great Norman names, carried by noble English families and dozens of towns from France to Texas.

Overall data confidence 85%

Behind the Name — Beaumont — etymology

Variations

Beaumonte

Nicknames

BeauMonty

Famous Bearers

★Beaumont Newhall (1908-1993)
American photography curator and historian

If you like Beaumont…

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Beaumont mean?

Beaumont is French for 'beautiful mountain', from beau, 'beautiful', and mont, 'hill'.

How do you pronounce Beaumont?

It's said BOH-mont /ˈboʊ.mɑnt/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Beaumont a boy or girl name?

Beaumont is a boy's name.

How popular is Beaumont?

Beaumont is a rare name in the U.S.