Richard vs Beau

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Boy #69 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, beautiful"

Origin: French

American French British

12 High Risk

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Richard Rank #232

Beau Rank #69

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Richard or Beau more popular?

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Richard and Beau mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin).

Are Richard and Beau boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Beau is primarily a boy name.