Beau vs Ian

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 #75 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish British Irish American

✓ All Clear

Beau Rank #69

Ian Rank #75

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 vs #75 for Ian.

Is Beau or Ian more popular?

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 compared to Ian at #75 in the United States.

What do Beau and Ian mean?

Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin). Ian means "God is gracious" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Beau and Ian boy or girl names?

Beau is primarily a boy name. Ian is primarily a boy name.