Beau vs Rowan

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 #71 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little red-haired one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Scottish British American

✓ All Clear

Beau Rank #69

Rowan Rank #71

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 vs #71 for Rowan.

Is Beau or Rowan more popular?

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 compared to Rowan at #71 in the United States.

What do Beau and Rowan mean?

Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin). Rowan means "little red-haired one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Beau and Rowan boy or girl names?

Beau is primarily a boy name. Rowan is primarily a boy name.