Evan vs Beau

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Evan

Boy #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

Welsh English American Scottish

✓ All Clear

Boy #69 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, beautiful"

Origin: French

American French British

12 High Risk

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Evan Rank #143

Beau Rank #69

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 vs #143 for Evan.

Is Evan or Beau more popular?

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 compared to Evan at #143 in the United States.

What do Evan and Beau mean?

Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin). Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin).

Are Evan and Beau boy or girl names?

Evan is primarily a boy name. Beau is primarily a boy name.