Beau vs Thomas

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 #39 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Twin"

Origin: Aramaic

English French German Spanish Irish

✓ All Clear

Beau Rank #69

Thomas Rank #39

Thomas is more popular, ranked #39 vs #69 for Beau.

Is Beau or Thomas more popular?

Thomas is more popular, ranked #39 compared to Beau at #69 in the United States.

What do Beau and Thomas mean?

Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin). Thomas means "Twin" (Aramaic origin).

Are Beau and Thomas boy or girl names?

Beau is primarily a boy name. Thomas is primarily a boy name.