Beau vs River

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 #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

English American Australian

✓ All Clear

Beau Rank #69

River Rank #112

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 vs #112 for River.

Is Beau or River more popular?

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 compared to River at #112 in the United States.

What do Beau and River mean?

Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin). River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin).

Are Beau and River boy or girl names?

Beau is primarily a boy name. River is primarily a boy name.