Max vs Beau

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Max

Boy #175 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"greatest"

Origin: Latin

English German American Scandinavian

✓ All Clear

Boy #69 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, beautiful"

Origin: French

American French British

12 High Risk

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Max Rank #175

Beau Rank #69

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 vs #175 for Max.

Is Max or Beau more popular?

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 compared to Max at #175 in the United States.

What do Max and Beau mean?

Max means "greatest" (Latin origin). Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin).

Are Max and Beau boy or girl names?

Max is primarily a boy name. Beau is primarily a boy name.