Beau vs Brayden

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 #190 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"descendant of Bradán (salmon)"

Origin: Irish

Irish American English

✓ All Clear

Beau Rank #69

Brayden Rank #190

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 vs #190 for Brayden.

Is Beau or Brayden more popular?

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 compared to Brayden at #190 in the United States.

What do Beau and Brayden mean?

Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin). Brayden means "descendant of Bradán (salmon)" (Irish origin).

Are Beau and Brayden boy or girl names?

Beau is primarily a boy name. Brayden is primarily a boy name.