Beau vs Rena

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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Rena

Girl #2,691 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"song, joyful song"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Japanese Greek English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,691
Total SSA Count
64
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ren

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Beau Rank #69
Rena Rank #2,691

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 vs #2691 for Rena.

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

Rena ___

  • Rena Marie
  • Rena Grace
  • Rena Louise
  • Rena Sofia
  • Rena Claire
  • Rena Elise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Beau

Colt Brooks Briar Scarlett Willa

If you choose Rena

Leah Mara Naomi Joel Eli

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Beau or Rena more popular?

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 compared to Rena at #2691 in the United States.

What do Beau and Rena mean?

Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin). Rena means "song, joyful song" (Hebrew origin).

Are Beau and Rena boy or girl names?

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

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