Beaux vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Beaux

Boy #1,009 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"beautiful, handsome"

Origin: French

Cultural Roots

American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,009
Total SSA Count
222
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Bea, Bey, Beie

Playground Safety Score

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James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Beaux Rank #1,009
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1009 for Beaux.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Beaux ___

  • Beaux James
  • Beaux River
  • Beaux Grey
  • Beaux Wilder
  • Beaux Fox
  • Beaux Reid

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Beaux

Beau Lux Ace Jett Wren

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Beaux or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Beaux at #1009 in the United States.

What do Beaux and James mean?

Beaux means "beautiful, handsome" (French origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Beaux and James boy or girl names?

Beaux is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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