Declan vs Beau

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Declan

Boy #131 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man of prayer"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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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Declan Rank #131

Beau Rank #69

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 vs #131 for Declan.

Is Declan or Beau more popular?

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 compared to Declan at #131 in the United States.

What do Declan and Beau mean?

Declan means "man of prayer" (Irish Gaelic origin). Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin).

Are Declan and Beau boy or girl names?

Declan is primarily a boy name. Beau is primarily a boy name.