Rowan vs Beau

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rowan

Boy #71 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little red-haired one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Scottish British American

✓ All Clear

Boy #69 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, beautiful"

Origin: French

American French British

12 High Risk

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Rowan Rank #71

Beau Rank #69

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 vs #71 for Rowan.

Is Rowan or Beau more popular?

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 compared to Rowan at #71 in the United States.

What do Rowan and Beau mean?

Rowan means "little red-haired one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin).

Are Rowan and Beau boy or girl names?

Rowan is primarily a boy name. Beau is primarily a boy name.