Beau vs Ria

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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Ria

Girl #2,486 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"river mouth, coastal inlet"

Origin: Spanish Celtic

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Indian Dutch American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,486
Total SSA Count
72
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Beau Rank #69
Ria Rank #2,486

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 vs #2486 for Ria.

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

Ria ___

  • Ria Grace
  • Ria Mae
  • Ria Rose
  • Ria Kate
  • Ria Marie

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Beau

Colt Brooks Briar Scarlett Willa

If you choose Ria

Mia Leo Zoe Eli Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Beau or Ria more popular?

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 compared to Ria at #2486 in the United States.

What do Beau and Ria mean?

Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin). Ria means "river mouth, coastal inlet" (Spanish Celtic origin).

Are Beau and Ria boy or girl names?

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

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