Bo
Unisex name · Chinese · pronounced BOH
Verified name
What does Bo mean?
Precious, wave, broad
Origin and language
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 412 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is moderately common. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 2014 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Variant: Beau
Related: Beau
Using Bo across cultures
Has independent Chinese roots and Scandinavian masculine roots.
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