River vs Beau

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

River

Boy #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

English American Australian

✓ All Clear

Boy #69 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, beautiful"

Origin: French

American French British

12 High Risk

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River Rank #112

Beau Rank #69

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 vs #112 for River.

Is River or Beau more popular?

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 compared to River at #112 in the United States.

What do River and Beau mean?

River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin). Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin).

Are River and Beau boy or girl names?

River is primarily a boy name. Beau is primarily a boy name.