Beau vs Riley

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 #229 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish

Irish English American

✓ All Clear

Beau Rank #69

Riley Rank #229

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 vs #229 for Riley.

Is Beau or Riley more popular?

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 compared to Riley at #229 in the United States.

What do Beau and Riley mean?

Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin). Riley means "courageous, valiant" (Irish origin).

Are Beau and Riley boy or girl names?

Beau is primarily a boy name. Riley is primarily a boy name.