Roman vs Beau

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roman

Boy #52 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"citizen of Rome, Roman"

Origin: Latin

Latin English Polish Russian French

✓ All Clear

Boy #69 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, beautiful"

Origin: French

American French British

12 High Risk

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Roman Rank #52

Beau Rank #69

Roman is more popular, ranked #52 vs #69 for Beau.

Is Roman or Beau more popular?

Roman is more popular, ranked #52 compared to Beau at #69 in the United States.

What do Roman and Beau mean?

Roman means "citizen of Rome, Roman" (Latin origin). Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin).

Are Roman and Beau boy or girl names?

Roman is primarily a boy name. Beau is primarily a boy name.