Beau vs Maddox

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 #215 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Madoc"

Origin: Welsh

American Welsh English

✓ All Clear

Beau Rank #69

Maddox Rank #215

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 vs #215 for Maddox.

Is Beau or Maddox more popular?

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 compared to Maddox at #215 in the United States.

What do Beau and Maddox mean?

Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin). Maddox means "son of Madoc" (Welsh origin).

Are Beau and Maddox boy or girl names?

Beau is primarily a boy name. Maddox is primarily a boy name.