Beaux

♂ Boy

Pronounced BOH /boʊ/High

Meaning: French word and name beaux meaning beautiful, handsome, or fine; the plural of beau, from Old French bel meaning beautiful, from Latin bellus meaning pretty, fineHigh

In 30 seconds: Beaux is a dashing French word name meaning beautiful or handsome. A stylish alternative to Beau, the x-ending gives it extra visual flair and makes it stand out in a world of Beau and Bo spellings.

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Origin HighFrench

MeaningFrench word and name beaux meaning beautiful, handsome, or fine; the plural of beau, from Old French bel meaning beautiful, from Latin bellus meaning pretty, fine

U.S. rank (2025)#970 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births236 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2025

Total births (all-time)≈ 2,537

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Beau entered English from French as a term for a handsome, fashionable man. The spelling Beaux is the French plural but has been adopted as a singular given name in American usage, following the American tradition of adopting visually distinctive foreign-language forms.

Beaux and Beau have been rising as given names in the United States since the 2000s, driven by the appeal of short, French-inflected names with handsome associations. The x-ending variant adds a distinctive modern touch.

Did you know? In 18th-century English social life, a beau (plural beaux) was a fashionable gentleman of refinement and elegance, associated with courtly manners and fine dress. Beau Brummell (1778–1840), the arbiter of Regency fashion, gave the word its most famous association.

Overall data confidence 94%

Behind the Name — Beau — French etymologyU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

BeauBo

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Beaux mean?

Beaux means beautiful or handsome, from French beau and ultimately Latin bellus meaning pretty or fine.

How do you pronounce Beaux?

It is said BOH, as a single syllable. The x is silent, as in French.

Is Beaux the same as Beau?

Beaux is a spelling variant of Beau using the French plural form. Both are pronounced the same and share the beautiful meaning.

Is Beaux a popular name?

Beaux and Beau have been rising in the United States in the 2000s and 2010s, driven by the appeal of short, handsome-meaning names.