Beau vs Bryson

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 #147 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Brice, the speckled one"

Origin: Welsh via English

English American Scottish

✓ All Clear

Beau Rank #69

Bryson Rank #147

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 vs #147 for Bryson.

Is Beau or Bryson more popular?

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 compared to Bryson at #147 in the United States.

What do Beau and Bryson mean?

Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin). Bryson means "son of Brice, the speckled one" (Welsh via English origin).

Are Beau and Bryson boy or girl names?

Beau is primarily a boy name. Bryson is primarily a boy name.