Ian vs Beau

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ian

Boy #75 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish British Irish American

✓ All Clear

Boy #69 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, beautiful"

Origin: French

American French British

12 High Risk

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Ian Rank #75

Beau Rank #69

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 vs #75 for Ian.

Is Ian or Beau more popular?

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 compared to Ian at #75 in the United States.

What do Ian and Beau mean?

Ian means "God is gracious" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin).

Are Ian and Beau boy or girl names?

Ian is primarily a boy name. Beau is primarily a boy name.