Beau vs Patrick

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 #221 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"patrician, of noble birth"

Origin: Latin

Irish English Scottish American

8 High Risk

{:type=>:rhyme_pattern, :severity=>:low, :message=>"'Patrick' ending sounds like 'sick/thick/dick'"}

Beau Rank #69

Patrick Rank #221

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 vs #221 for Patrick.

Is Beau or Patrick more popular?

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 compared to Patrick at #221 in the United States.

What do Beau and Patrick mean?

Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin). Patrick means "patrician, of noble birth" (Latin origin).

Are Beau and Patrick boy or girl names?

Beau is primarily a boy name. Patrick is primarily a boy name.