Beau vs Brody

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 #224 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"muddy place, ditch"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish English American

✓ All Clear

Beau Rank #69

Brody Rank #224

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 vs #224 for Brody.

Is Beau or Brody more popular?

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 compared to Brody at #224 in the United States.

What do Beau and Brody mean?

Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin). Brody means "muddy place, ditch" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Beau and Brody boy or girl names?

Beau is primarily a boy name. Brody is primarily a boy name.