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Bo
BoyMeaning of Bo: Old Norse: 'to live'
Bo is a boy's name most strongly associated with Norse naming. It has 2 letters and 1 syllable, and it is one of today's most-chosen names — 450th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025 and 2263rd in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#450
728 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#2263
10 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
15,849
First recorded 1907 · peak 2025
Trend
rising
Style: popular
Popularity over time
Gender split
95% boys · 5% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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