Beau vs Theodore

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 #4 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"divine gift"

Origin: Greek

English French Greek

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Beau Rank #69

Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #69 for Beau.

Is Beau or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Beau at #69 in the United States.

What do Beau and Theodore mean?

Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Beau and Theodore boy or girl names?

Beau is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.