Babu Rao is an Indian name. People with the name include:
- Babu Rao Mediyam (born 1951), member of the 14th Lok Sabha of India
- Baburao Bagul (1930–2008), Marathi writer
- Baburao Painter (Baburao Krishnarao Mestri, 1890–1954), Indian film director
- Baburao Patel (1904–1982), Indian publisher and writer
- Kisan Baburao Hazare (born 1937), better known as Anna Hazare, Indian social activist
- Mohite Subodh Baburao (born 1961), member of the 14th Lok Sabha of India
- Shivram Baburao Bhoje (born 1942), Indian scientist
- Vasant Baburao Ranjane (1937–2011), Indian cricketer
- Ramnath Kenny (1930–1985), Indian cricketer
- Baboo Nimal Baburao Narasappa "Baboo" Nimal (1908–1998), Indian field hockey player
Fictional
edit- Baburao Ganpatrao Apte, fictional character in Hera Pheri (2000 film)