Ferry vs Beau

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ferry

Boy #32,658 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"brave journey"

Origin: Germanic/Dutch

Dutch Frisian German

✓ All Clear

Boy #69 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, beautiful"

Origin: French

American French British

12 High Risk

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Ferry Rank #32,658

Beau Rank #69

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 vs #32658 for Ferry.

Is Ferry or Beau more popular?

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 compared to Ferry at #32658 in the United States.

What do Ferry and Beau mean?

Ferry means "brave journey" (Germanic/Dutch origin). Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin).

Are Ferry and Beau boy or girl names?

Ferry is primarily a boy name. Beau is primarily a boy name.