Beau vs Grayson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Beau

Boy #69 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"handsome, beautiful"

Origin: French

Cultural Roots

American French British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #69
Total SSA Count: 4,694
Syllables: 1
Formality: Casual

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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River Joel Callum Justin

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Grayson

Boy #48 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"From the English surname 'son of the grieve (estate overseer)' or 'son of Gray'; a surname used as a modern first name"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #48
Total SSA Count: 6,211
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Beau Rank #69

Grayson Rank #48

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 vs #69 for Beau.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Beau or Grayson more popular?

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 compared to Beau at #69 in the United States.

What do Beau and Grayson mean?

Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin). Grayson means "From the English surname 'son of the grieve (estate overseer)' or 'son of Gray'; a surname used as a modern first name" (English origin).

Are Beau and Grayson boy or girl names?

Beau is primarily a boy name. Grayson is primarily a boy name.

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