Caden vs Beau

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Caden

Boy #211 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little fire"

Origin: Old Irish (Aodhán)

American English

✓ All Clear

Boy #69 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, beautiful"

Origin: French

American French British

12 High Risk

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Caden Rank #211

Beau Rank #69

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 vs #211 for Caden.

Is Caden or Beau more popular?

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 compared to Caden at #211 in the United States.

What do Caden and Beau mean?

Caden means "little fire" (Old Irish (Aodhán) origin). Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin).

Are Caden and Beau boy or girl names?

Caden is primarily a boy name. Beau is primarily a boy name.