Maddox vs Beau

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maddox

Boy #215 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Madoc"

Origin: Welsh

American Welsh English

✓ All Clear

Boy #69 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, beautiful"

Origin: French

American French British

12 High Risk

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Maddox Rank #215

Beau Rank #69

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 vs #215 for Maddox.

Is Maddox or Beau more popular?

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 compared to Maddox at #215 in the United States.

What do Maddox and Beau mean?

Maddox means "son of Madoc" (Welsh origin). Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin).

Are Maddox and Beau boy or girl names?

Maddox is primarily a boy name. Beau is primarily a boy name.