Beau vs Maddy

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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Maddy

Girl #2,780 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"woman from Magdala"

Origin: Hebrew/Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,780
Total SSA Count
61
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Mads

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Beau Rank #69
Maddy Rank #2,780

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 vs #2780 for Maddy.

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

Maddy ___

  • Maddy Grace
  • Maddy Rose
  • Maddy Claire
  • Maddy Lynn
  • Maddy Mae
  • Maddy Elizabeth

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Beau

Colt Brooks Briar Scarlett Willa

If you choose Maddy

Jake Lily Owen Sophie Charlie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Beau or Maddy more popular?

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 compared to Maddy at #2780 in the United States.

What do Beau and Maddy mean?

Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin). Maddy means "woman from Magdala" (Hebrew/Greek origin).

Are Beau and Maddy boy or girl names?

Beau is primarily a boy name. Maddy is primarily a girl name.

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