Griffin vs Beau

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Griffin

Boy #223 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong lord, powerful chief"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #69 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, beautiful"

Origin: French

American French British

12 High Risk

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Griffin Rank #223

Beau Rank #69

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 vs #223 for Griffin.

Is Griffin or Beau more popular?

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 compared to Griffin at #223 in the United States.

What do Griffin and Beau mean?

Griffin means "strong lord, powerful chief" (Welsh origin). Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin).

Are Griffin and Beau boy or girl names?

Griffin is primarily a boy name. Beau is primarily a boy name.