Bode
Bode: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Bode
Root meaning: “messenger”
- A male given name.
Etymology
As a Dutch and German surname, from bode (“messenger”). * As a German and Danish surname, from the name Bodo, derived from Old Saxon bodo (“messenger”), related to above. * As a Dutch and German surname, from Bude (“booth, small house”).
How popular is Bode?
Since 1880, 4,759 boys in the U.S. have been named Bode. Its highest rank for boys was #748 in 2025. In 2025 it ranked #748 for boys, with 347 babies given the name.
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Sibling name ideas for Bode
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Bode FAQ
What does the name Bode mean?
Bode traces back to a root meaning "messenger". A male given name. As a Dutch and German surname, from bode (“messenger”). * As a German and Danish surname, from the name Bodo, derived from Old Saxon bodo (“messenger”), related to above. * As a Dutch and German surname, from Bude (“booth, small house”).
How popular is the name Bode?
Since 1880, 4,759 boys in the U.S. have been named Bode. Its highest rank for boys was #748 in 2025. In 2025 it ranked #748 for boys, with 347 babies given the name.
Is Bode a boy or girl name?
Bode is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 4,759 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.