Beaux

♀ Girl

Pronounced BOH /ˈboʊ/Medium

Meaning: From the French beaux, 'beautiful; handsome' (the plural of beau); a word-name; used for both sexes; here for girls; we note the word-nameLow

In 30 seconds: Beautiful; handsome: Beaux is a French word-name. Crisp, modern, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for girls).

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Origin LowFrench

MeaningFrom the French beaux, 'beautiful; handsome' (the plural of beau); a word-name; used for both sexes; here for girls; we note the word-name

U.S. rank (2025)#7201 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births15 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 255

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Beaux comes from the French beaux, 'beautiful; handsome' (the plural of beau); a word-name (we note the word-name). Used for both sexes, here for a girl (slug distinguished; said 'BOH', the -aux silent).

In the U.S. it appears for both sexes. Rare, beautiful at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Beaux means 'beautiful; handsome' in French (the plural of beau) — a crisp word-name used for both sexes (here for a girl; we note the word-name; said 'BOH', the -aux silent).

Overall data confidence 36%

References — Beaux — French word-name; unisex

Variations

BeauBoBow

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Beaux mean?

Beaux is French for 'beautiful; handsome' (the plural of beau); used for both sexes; here for a girl. We note the word-name.

How do you pronounce Beaux?

It's said BOH /ˈboʊ/ — one syllable (the -aux is silent).

Is Beaux a boy or girl name?

Beaux is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Beaux?

Beaux is a very rare name for girls in the U.S.