Connor vs Beau

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Connor

Boy #136 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of hounds"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Scottish English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #69 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, beautiful"

Origin: French

American French British

12 High Risk

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Connor Rank #136

Beau Rank #69

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 vs #136 for Connor.

Is Connor or Beau more popular?

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 compared to Connor at #136 in the United States.

What do Connor and Beau mean?

Connor means "lover of hounds" (Irish Gaelic origin). Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin).

Are Connor and Beau boy or girl names?

Connor is primarily a boy name. Beau is primarily a boy name.