Callan vs Beau

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Callan

Boy #242 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little battle"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

✓ All Clear

Boy #69 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, beautiful"

Origin: French

American French British

12 High Risk

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Callan Rank #242

Beau Rank #69

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 vs #242 for Callan.

Is Callan or Beau more popular?

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 compared to Callan at #242 in the United States.

What do Callan and Beau mean?

Callan means "little battle" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin).

Are Callan and Beau boy or girl names?

Callan is primarily a boy name. Beau is primarily a boy name.