Beau vs Knox

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Beau

Boy #69 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, beautiful"

Origin: French

American French British

12 High Risk

{:type=>:nickname, :severity=>:medium, :message=>"'Beau' can be twisted to 'bo'"}

Boy #209 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"round hill"

Origin: Old English/Scottish

American Scottish English

✓ All Clear

Beau Rank #69

Knox Rank #209

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 vs #209 for Knox.

Is Beau or Knox more popular?

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 compared to Knox at #209 in the United States.

What do Beau and Knox mean?

Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin). Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin).

Are Beau and Knox boy or girl names?

Beau is primarily a boy name. Knox is primarily a boy name.