Timothy vs Beau

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Timothy

Boy #208 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"honoring God"

Origin: Greek

English American Christian Greek

✓ All Clear

Boy #69 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, beautiful"

Origin: French

American French British

12 High Risk

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Timothy Rank #208

Beau Rank #69

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 vs #208 for Timothy.

Is Timothy or Beau more popular?

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 compared to Timothy at #208 in the United States.

What do Timothy and Beau mean?

Timothy means "honoring God" (Greek origin). Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin).

Are Timothy and Beau boy or girl names?

Timothy is primarily a boy name. Beau is primarily a boy name.