Beau vs Griffin

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 #223 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong lord, powerful chief"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh English American

✓ All Clear

Beau Rank #69

Griffin Rank #223

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 vs #223 for Griffin.

Is Beau or Griffin more popular?

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 compared to Griffin at #223 in the United States.

What do Beau and Griffin mean?

Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin). Griffin means "strong lord, powerful chief" (Welsh origin).

Are Beau and Griffin boy or girl names?

Beau is primarily a boy name. Griffin is primarily a boy name.