What does Beau mean?
Beau comes directly from the French for “handsome” or “beautiful.”
What does Remy mean?
From the French Remigius, linked to the Latin remex, “oarsman.”
Beau vs Remy
Which is more popular?
Beau is more popular than Remy today: about 5,165 US babies were given the name Beau in 2025, compared with 781 named Remy.
| Beau | Remy | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Handsome | Oarsman |
| Origin | French | French |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Pronunciation | BOH | REM-ee |
| Syllables | 1 | 2 |
| First appeared | 1932 | 1914 |
| Peak year | 2025 (5,165) | 2022 (924) |
| In 2025 | 5,165 | 781 |
| Trend | Near its peak | Rising |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Beau
Remy
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Beau | Remy |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 25,086 | 5,105 |
| 2010s | 17,768 | 4,792 |
| 2000s | 6,134 | 1,242 |
| 1990s | 5,617 | 696 |
| 1980s | 7,174 | 291 |
| 1970s | 3,145 | 108 |
| 1960s | 472 | 99 |
| 1950s | 123 | 79 |
| 1940s | 68 | 27 |
| 1930s | 5 | 10 |
| 1920s | 0 | 23 |
| 1910s | 0 | 12 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Beau or Remy more popular?
Beau is more popular than Remy today: about 5,165 US babies were given the name Beau in 2025, compared with 781 named Remy.
What is the difference between Beau and Remy?
Beau means Handsome (French origin), while Remy means Oarsman (French origin).
Which name is older, Beau or Remy?
In US records, Beau first appears in 1932 and Remy in 1914, so Remy has the longer recorded history.