Beau vs Rory

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 #226 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"red king, famous ruler"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Scottish English American

✓ All Clear

Beau Rank #69

Rory Rank #226

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 vs #226 for Rory.

Is Beau or Rory more popular?

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 compared to Rory at #226 in the United States.

What do Beau and Rory mean?

Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin). Rory means "red king, famous ruler" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Beau and Rory boy or girl names?

Beau is primarily a boy name. Rory is primarily a boy name.