Beau vs Kai

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 #76 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"sea"

Origin: Hawaiian

Hawaiian Scandinavian Japanese American Chinese

✓ All Clear

Beau Rank #69

Kai Rank #76

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 vs #76 for Kai.

Is Beau or Kai more popular?

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 compared to Kai at #76 in the United States.

What do Beau and Kai mean?

Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin). Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Beau and Kai boy or girl names?

Beau is primarily a boy name. Kai is primarily a boy name.