Beau vs Elliott

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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Elliott

Boy #163 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"Jehovah is God; the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew via Old French

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#163
Total SSA Count
2,219
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Eli, El

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Beau Rank #69
Elliott Rank #163

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 vs #163 for Elliott.

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

Elliott ___

  • Elliott James
  • Elliott Thomas
  • Elliott William
  • Elliott Gray
  • Elliott Reed
  • Elliott Charles

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Elliott

Hazel Violet Oliver Madeleine Theodore

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Beau or Elliott more popular?

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 compared to Elliott at #163 in the United States.

What do Beau and Elliott mean?

Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin). Elliott means "Jehovah is God; the Lord is my God" (Hebrew via Old French origin).

Are Beau and Elliott boy or girl names?

Beau is primarily a boy name. Elliott is primarily a boy name.

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