Beau vs Orla

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Beau

Boy #69 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"handsome, beautiful"

Origin: French

Cultural Roots

American French British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#69
Total SSA Count
4,694
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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Orla

Girl #2,516 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"golden princess, golden sovereign"

Origin: Old Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,516
Total SSA Count
71
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Beau Rank #69
Orla Rank #2,516

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 vs #2516 for Orla.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Beau ___

  • Beau James
  • Beau Alexander
  • Beau William
  • Beau Thomas
  • Beau Harrison
  • Beau Charles

Orla ___

  • Orla Grace
  • Orla Rose
  • Orla Maeve
  • Orla Fionnuala
  • Orla Claire
  • Orla Jean

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Beau

Colt Brooks Briar Scarlett Willa

If you choose Orla

Finn Cian Niamh Aoife Oisín

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Beau or Orla more popular?

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 compared to Orla at #2516 in the United States.

What do Beau and Orla mean?

Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin). Orla means "golden princess, golden sovereign" (Old Irish origin).

Are Beau and Orla boy or girl names?

Beau is primarily a boy name. Orla is primarily a girl name.

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