Beau vs Theo

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 #80 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Greek (theodoros)

English Greek French German American

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Beau Rank #69

Theo Rank #80

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 vs #80 for Theo.

Is Beau or Theo more popular?

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 compared to Theo at #80 in the United States.

What do Beau and Theo mean?

Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin). Theo means "gift of God" (Greek (theodoros) origin).

Are Beau and Theo boy or girl names?

Beau is primarily a boy name. Theo is primarily a boy name.