Beau vs Dylan

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 #28 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of the sea"

Origin: Welsh mythology

Welsh English American Irish

✓ All Clear

Beau Rank #69

Dylan Rank #28

Dylan is more popular, ranked #28 vs #69 for Beau.

Is Beau or Dylan more popular?

Dylan is more popular, ranked #28 compared to Beau at #69 in the United States.

What do Beau and Dylan mean?

Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin). Dylan means "son of the sea" (Welsh mythology origin).

Are Beau and Dylan boy or girl names?

Beau is primarily a boy name. Dylan is primarily a boy name.