Beaux vs Alec

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Beaux

Boy #1,009 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"beautiful, handsome"

Origin: French

American French

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Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

English Scottish American European

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Beaux Rank #1,009

Alec Rank #880

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 vs #1009 for Beaux.

Is Beaux or Alec more popular?

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 compared to Beaux at #1009 in the United States.

What do Beaux and Alec mean?

Beaux means "beautiful, handsome" (French origin). Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Beaux and Alec boy or girl names?

Beaux is primarily a boy name. Alec is primarily a boy name.