Rhett vs Beau

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rhett

Boy #174 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"advice, counsel"

Origin: Welsh/Dutch

American Southern US

✓ All Clear

Boy #69 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, beautiful"

Origin: French

American French British

12 High Risk

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Rhett Rank #174

Beau Rank #69

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 vs #174 for Rhett.

Is Rhett or Beau more popular?

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 compared to Rhett at #174 in the United States.

What do Rhett and Beau mean?

Rhett means "advice, counsel" (Welsh/Dutch origin). Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin).

Are Rhett and Beau boy or girl names?

Rhett is primarily a boy name. Beau is primarily a boy name.