Grayson vs Beau

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Grayson

Boy #48 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"From the English surname 'son of the grieve (estate overseer)' or 'son of Gray'; a surname used as a modern first name"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #48
Total SSA Count: 6,211
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Beau

Boy #69 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"handsome, beautiful"

Origin: French

Cultural Roots

American French British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #69
Total SSA Count: 4,694
Syllables: 1
Formality: Casual

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Grayson Rank #48

Beau Rank #69

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 vs #69 for Beau.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grayson or Beau more popular?

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 compared to Beau at #69 in the United States.

What do Grayson and Beau mean?

Grayson means "From the English surname 'son of the grieve (estate overseer)' or 'son of Gray'; a surname used as a modern first name" (English origin). Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin).

Are Grayson and Beau boy or girl names?

Grayson is primarily a boy name. Beau is primarily a boy name.

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