Beau vs Derek

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 #258 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

English American Dutch German

✓ All Clear

Beau Rank #69

Derek Rank #258

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 vs #258 for Derek.

Is Beau or Derek more popular?

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 compared to Derek at #258 in the United States.

What do Beau and Derek mean?

Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin). Derek means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Beau and Derek boy or girl names?

Beau is primarily a boy name. Derek is primarily a boy name.