Beau vs Max

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 #175 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"greatest"

Origin: Latin

English German American Scandinavian

✓ All Clear

Beau Rank #69

Max Rank #175

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 vs #175 for Max.

Is Beau or Max more popular?

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 compared to Max at #175 in the United States.

What do Beau and Max mean?

Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin). Max means "greatest" (Latin origin).

Are Beau and Max boy or girl names?

Beau is primarily a boy name. Max is primarily a boy name.