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Bo

male

Meaning

"To Live; Dwelling"

Bo is a Scandinavian name meaning dwelling or to live, also used in English as a short informal given name.

Popularity History of Bo

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#451Top 500

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#451

Bo was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
+28

better than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Bo Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Bo.

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Bo-Bo
Nickname

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Baby Name Lists That Include Bo

Browse every Namylab list page that currently includes Bo, from meaning and origin collections to letter, syllable, and themed baby name lists.

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Quick Facts

OriginScandinavian, English
Syllables1
Length2 letters

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