Beau vs Rhett

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 #174 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"advice, counsel"

Origin: Welsh/Dutch

American Southern US

✓ All Clear

Beau Rank #69

Rhett Rank #174

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 vs #174 for Rhett.

Is Beau or Rhett more popular?

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 compared to Rhett at #174 in the United States.

What do Beau and Rhett mean?

Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin). Rhett means "advice, counsel" (Welsh/Dutch origin).

Are Beau and Rhett boy or girl names?

Beau is primarily a boy name. Rhett is primarily a boy name.