Theo vs Beau

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Theo

Boy #80 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Greek (theodoros)

English Greek French German American

✓ All Clear

Boy #69 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, beautiful"

Origin: French

American French British

12 High Risk

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Theo Rank #80

Beau Rank #69

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 vs #80 for Theo.

Is Theo or Beau more popular?

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 compared to Theo at #80 in the United States.

What do Theo and Beau mean?

Theo means "gift of God" (Greek (theodoros) origin). Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin).

Are Theo and Beau boy or girl names?

Theo is primarily a boy name. Beau is primarily a boy name.