Bo
Bo: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Bo
- A male given name of occasional usage since the 1970s.
- A male given name from the Germanic languages
- A male given name from French, variant of Beau
- A diminutive of the male given name Beauregard
Etymology
Either borrowed from modern Danish Bo or Swedish Bo, or a spelling variant of the male given name Beau.
How popular is Bo?
Since 1880, 865 girls and 14,984 boys in the U.S. have been named Bo (5% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2873 in 1980. Its highest rank for boys was #449 in 2025. In 2025 it ranked #449 for boys, with 728 babies given the name.
Names similar to Bo
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Bo
Sister and brother names that share Bo's Germanic roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Bo FAQ
What does the name Bo mean?
A male given name of occasional usage since the 1970s. A male given name from the Germanic languages A male given name from French, variant of Beau A diminutive of the male given name Beauregard Either borrowed from modern Danish Bo or Swedish Bo, or a spelling variant of the male given name Beau.
What is the origin of the name Bo?
Bo is listed as a name of Germanic origin.
How popular is the name Bo?
Since 1880, 865 girls and 14,984 boys in the U.S. have been named Bo (5% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2873 in 1980. Its highest rank for boys was #449 in 2025. In 2025 it ranked #449 for boys, with 728 babies given the name.
Is Bo a boy or girl name?
Bo is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 865 girls and 14,984 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.