Beau vs Alan

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 #167 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome"

Origin: Celtic

English Scottish French Breton

✓ All Clear

Beau Rank #69

Alan Rank #167

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 vs #167 for Alan.

Is Beau or Alan more popular?

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 compared to Alan at #167 in the United States.

What do Beau and Alan mean?

Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin). Alan means "handsome" (Celtic origin).

Are Beau and Alan boy or girl names?

Beau is primarily a boy name. Alan is primarily a boy name.