Dean vs Beau

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dean

Boy #142 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"church official overseeing ten"

Origin: Latin decanus

English American

15 High Risk

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Boy #69 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, beautiful"

Origin: French

American French British

12 High Risk

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Dean Rank #142

Beau Rank #69

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 vs #142 for Dean.

Is Dean or Beau more popular?

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 compared to Dean at #142 in the United States.

What do Dean and Beau mean?

Dean means "church official overseeing ten" (Latin decanus origin). Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin).

Are Dean and Beau boy or girl names?

Dean is primarily a boy name. Beau is primarily a boy name.