Beau vs Ryan

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 #87 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little king"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (O'Riain)

Irish English American

✓ All Clear

Beau Rank #69

Ryan Rank #87

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 vs #87 for Ryan.

Is Beau or Ryan more popular?

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 compared to Ryan at #87 in the United States.

What do Beau and Ryan mean?

Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin). Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin).

Are Beau and Ryan boy or girl names?

Beau is primarily a boy name. Ryan is primarily a boy name.