Brody vs Beau

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brody

Boy #224 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"muddy place, ditch"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #69 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, beautiful"

Origin: French

American French British

12 High Risk

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Brody Rank #224

Beau Rank #69

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 vs #224 for Brody.

Is Brody or Beau more popular?

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 compared to Brody at #224 in the United States.

What do Brody and Beau mean?

Brody means "muddy place, ditch" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin).

Are Brody and Beau boy or girl names?

Brody is primarily a boy name. Beau is primarily a boy name.