Thomas vs Beau

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Thomas

Boy #39 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Twin"

Origin: Aramaic

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✓ All Clear

Boy #69 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, beautiful"

Origin: French

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12 High Risk

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Thomas Rank #39

Beau Rank #69

Thomas is more popular, ranked #39 vs #69 for Beau.

Is Thomas or Beau more popular?

Thomas is more popular, ranked #39 compared to Beau at #69 in the United States.

What do Thomas and Beau mean?

Thomas means "Twin" (Aramaic origin). Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin).

Are Thomas and Beau boy or girl names?

Thomas is primarily a boy name. Beau is primarily a boy name.