Ryan vs Beau

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ryan

Boy #87 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little king"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (O'Riain)

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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Ryan Rank #87

Beau Rank #69

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 vs #87 for Ryan.

Is Ryan or Beau more popular?

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 compared to Ryan at #87 in the United States.

What do Ryan and Beau mean?

Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin). Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin).

Are Ryan and Beau boy or girl names?

Ryan is primarily a boy name. Beau is primarily a boy name.