Dylan vs Beau

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dylan

Boy #28 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of the sea"

Origin: Welsh mythology

Welsh English American Irish

✓ All Clear

Boy #69 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, beautiful"

Origin: French

American French British

12 High Risk

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Dylan Rank #28

Beau Rank #69

Dylan is more popular, ranked #28 vs #69 for Beau.

Is Dylan or Beau more popular?

Dylan is more popular, ranked #28 compared to Beau at #69 in the United States.

What do Dylan and Beau mean?

Dylan means "son of the sea" (Welsh mythology origin). Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin).

Are Dylan and Beau boy or girl names?

Dylan is primarily a boy name. Beau is primarily a boy name.