Beau vs Connor

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 #136 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of hounds"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Scottish English American

✓ All Clear

Beau Rank #69

Connor Rank #136

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 vs #136 for Connor.

Is Beau or Connor more popular?

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 compared to Connor at #136 in the United States.

What do Beau and Connor mean?

Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin). Connor means "lover of hounds" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Beau and Connor boy or girl names?

Beau is primarily a boy name. Connor is primarily a boy name.