Beau vs Arlo

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 #146 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"fortified hill"

Origin: Old English

English American Australian

✓ All Clear

Beau Rank #69

Arlo Rank #146

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 vs #146 for Arlo.

Is Beau or Arlo more popular?

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 compared to Arlo at #146 in the United States.

What do Beau and Arlo mean?

Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin). Arlo means "fortified hill" (Old English origin).

Are Beau and Arlo boy or girl names?

Beau is primarily a boy name. Arlo is primarily a boy name.