Beau vs Aiden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Beau

Boy #69 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, beautiful"

Origin: French

American French British

12 High Risk

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Boy #47 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Little fire; born of fire"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish English American

✓ All Clear

Beau Rank #69

Aiden Rank #47

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

Is Beau or Aiden more popular?

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

What do Beau and Aiden mean?

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

Are Beau and Aiden boy or girl names?

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