Beau vs Roman

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 #52 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"citizen of Rome, Roman"

Origin: Latin

Latin English Polish Russian French

✓ All Clear

Beau Rank #69

Roman Rank #52

Roman is more popular, ranked #52 vs #69 for Beau.

Is Beau or Roman more popular?

Roman is more popular, ranked #52 compared to Beau at #69 in the United States.

What do Beau and Roman mean?

Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin). Roman means "citizen of Rome, Roman" (Latin origin).

Are Beau and Roman boy or girl names?

Beau is primarily a boy name. Roman is primarily a boy name.