Beau vs Declan

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 #131 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man of prayer"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish English American

✓ All Clear

Beau Rank #69

Declan Rank #131

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 vs #131 for Declan.

Is Beau or Declan more popular?

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 compared to Declan at #131 in the United States.

What do Beau and Declan mean?

Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin). Declan means "man of prayer" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Beau and Declan boy or girl names?

Beau is primarily a boy name. Declan is primarily a boy name.