Brooks vs Beau

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brooks

Boy #67 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"one who lives near a brook"

Origin: Old English

American British

✓ All Clear

Boy #69 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, beautiful"

Origin: French

American French British

12 High Risk

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Brooks Rank #67

Beau Rank #69

Brooks is more popular, ranked #67 vs #69 for Beau.

Is Brooks or Beau more popular?

Brooks is more popular, ranked #67 compared to Beau at #69 in the United States.

What do Brooks and Beau mean?

Brooks means "one who lives near a brook" (Old English origin). Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin).

Are Brooks and Beau boy or girl names?

Brooks is primarily a boy name. Beau is primarily a boy name.