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Anthony vs Beau

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anthony

Boy #44 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"Priceless; of inestimable worth"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Italian Spanish French Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#44
Total SSA Count
6,326
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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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Popularity Comparison

Anthony Rank #44
Beau Rank #69

Anthony is more popular, ranked #44 vs #69 for Beau.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anthony or Beau more popular?

Anthony is more popular, ranked #44 compared to Beau at #69 in the United States.

What do Anthony and Beau mean?

Anthony means "Priceless; of inestimable worth" (Latin origin). Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin).

Are Anthony and Beau boy or girl names?

Anthony is primarily a boy name. Beau is primarily a boy name.

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