Aiden vs Beau

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aiden

Boy #47 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Little fire; born of fire"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #69 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, beautiful"

Origin: French

American French British

12 High Risk

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Aiden Rank #47

Beau Rank #69

Aiden is more popular, ranked #47 vs #69 for Beau.

Is Aiden or Beau more popular?

Aiden is more popular, ranked #47 compared to Beau at #69 in the United States.

What do Aiden and Beau mean?

Aiden means "Little fire; born of fire" (Irish Gaelic origin). Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin).

Are Aiden and Beau boy or girl names?

Aiden is primarily a boy name. Beau is primarily a boy name.