Beau vs Ayden

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 #213 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little fire"

Origin: Old Irish (Aodhán)

American Irish English

✓ All Clear

Beau Rank #69

Ayden Rank #213

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

Is Beau or Ayden more popular?

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

What do Beau and Ayden mean?

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

Are Beau and Ayden boy or girl names?

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