Beau vs Alex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Beau

Boy #69 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, beautiful"

Origin: French

American French British

12 High Risk

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Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

English Greek Spanish Russian French

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Beau Rank #69

Alex Rank #205

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 vs #205 for Alex.

Is Beau or Alex more popular?

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 compared to Alex at #205 in the United States.

What do Beau and Alex mean?

Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin). Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Beau and Alex boy or girl names?

Beau is primarily a boy name. Alex is primarily a boy name.