Beau vs Brooks

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 #67 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"one who lives near a brook"

Origin: Old English

American British

✓ All Clear

Beau Rank #69

Brooks Rank #67

Brooks is more popular, ranked #67 vs #69 for Beau.

Is Beau or Brooks more popular?

Brooks is more popular, ranked #67 compared to Beau at #69 in the United States.

What do Beau and Brooks mean?

Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin). Brooks means "one who lives near a brook" (Old English origin).

Are Beau and Brooks boy or girl names?

Beau is primarily a boy name. Brooks is primarily a boy name.