Rory vs Beau

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rory

Boy #226 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"red king, famous ruler"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Scottish English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #69 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, beautiful"

Origin: French

American French British

12 High Risk

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Rory Rank #226

Beau Rank #69

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 vs #226 for Rory.

Is Rory or Beau more popular?

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 compared to Rory at #226 in the United States.

What do Rory and Beau mean?

Rory means "red king, famous ruler" (Irish Gaelic origin). Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin).

Are Rory and Beau boy or girl names?

Rory is primarily a boy name. Beau is primarily a boy name.