Ayden vs Beau

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ayden

Boy #213 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little fire"

Origin: Old Irish (Aodhán)

American Irish English

✓ All Clear

Boy #69 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, beautiful"

Origin: French

American French British

12 High Risk

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Ayden Rank #213

Beau Rank #69

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 vs #213 for Ayden.

Is Ayden or Beau more popular?

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 compared to Ayden at #213 in the United States.

What do Ayden and Beau mean?

Ayden means "little fire" (Old Irish (Aodhán) origin). Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin).

Are Ayden and Beau boy or girl names?

Ayden is primarily a boy name. Beau is primarily a boy name.