Riley vs Beau

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Riley

Boy #229 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish

Irish English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #69 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, beautiful"

Origin: French

American French British

12 High Risk

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Riley Rank #229

Beau Rank #69

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 vs #229 for Riley.

Is Riley or Beau more popular?

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 compared to Riley at #229 in the United States.

What do Riley and Beau mean?

Riley means "courageous, valiant" (Irish origin). Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin).

Are Riley and Beau boy or girl names?

Riley is primarily a boy name. Beau is primarily a boy name.