Brayden vs Beau

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brayden

Boy #190 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"descendant of Bradán (salmon)"

Origin: Irish

Irish American English

✓ All Clear

Boy #69 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, beautiful"

Origin: French

American French British

12 High Risk

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Brayden Rank #190

Beau Rank #69

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 vs #190 for Brayden.

Is Brayden or Beau more popular?

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 compared to Brayden at #190 in the United States.

What do Brayden and Beau mean?

Brayden means "descendant of Bradán (salmon)" (Irish origin). Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin).

Are Brayden and Beau boy or girl names?

Brayden is primarily a boy name. Beau is primarily a boy name.