Beau vs Liam

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 #1 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong-willed warrior"

Origin: Irish

Irish English American

✓ All Clear

Beau Rank #69

Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #69 for Beau.

Is Beau or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Beau at #69 in the United States.

What do Beau and Liam mean?

Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Beau and Liam boy or girl names?

Beau is primarily a boy name. Liam is primarily a boy name.