Beau vs Timothy

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 #208 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"honoring God"

Origin: Greek

English American Christian Greek

✓ All Clear

Beau Rank #69

Timothy Rank #208

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 vs #208 for Timothy.

Is Beau or Timothy more popular?

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 compared to Timothy at #208 in the United States.

What do Beau and Timothy mean?

Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin). Timothy means "honoring God" (Greek origin).

Are Beau and Timothy boy or girl names?

Beau is primarily a boy name. Timothy is primarily a boy name.