Beau vs Barrett

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 #186 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bear strength, brave as a bear"

Origin: Germanic

English American Germanic

✓ All Clear

Beau Rank #69

Barrett Rank #186

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 vs #186 for Barrett.

Is Beau or Barrett more popular?

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 compared to Barrett at #186 in the United States.

What do Beau and Barrett mean?

Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin). Barrett means "bear strength, brave as a bear" (Germanic origin).

Are Beau and Barrett boy or girl names?

Beau is primarily a boy name. Barrett is primarily a boy name.