Beau vs Callan

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 #242 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little battle"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

✓ All Clear

Beau Rank #69

Callan Rank #242

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 vs #242 for Callan.

Is Beau or Callan more popular?

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 compared to Callan at #242 in the United States.

What do Beau and Callan mean?

Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin). Callan means "little battle" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Beau and Callan boy or girl names?

Beau is primarily a boy name. Callan is primarily a boy name.