Beau vs Elliot

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Beau

Boy #69 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"handsome, beautiful"

Origin: French

Cultural Roots

American French British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#69
Total SSA Count
4,694
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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Elliot

Boy #150 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"my God is the Lord, from Elijah"

Origin: Hebrew via English

Cultural Roots

English Scottish American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#150
Total SSA Count
2,370
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Eli, El

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Beau Rank #69
Elliot Rank #150

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 vs #150 for Elliot.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Beau ___

  • Beau James
  • Beau Alexander
  • Beau William
  • Beau Thomas
  • Beau Harrison
  • Beau Charles

Elliot ___

  • Elliot James
  • Elliot Thomas
  • Elliot Gray
  • Elliot Reed
  • Elliot Cole
  • Elliot Blue

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Beau

Colt Brooks Briar Scarlett Willa

If you choose Elliot

Oliver Jasper Nora Phoebe Emmett

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Beau or Elliot more popular?

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 compared to Elliot at #150 in the United States.

What do Beau and Elliot mean?

Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin). Elliot means "my God is the Lord, from Elijah" (Hebrew via English origin).

Are Beau and Elliot boy or girl names?

Beau is primarily a boy name. Elliot is primarily a boy name.

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