Blake vs Bo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Blake

Boy #265 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dark one, black"

Origin: Old English blaec

English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #452 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to live, to dwell"

Origin: Old Norse

Scandinavian American Chinese

24 High Risk

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Blake Rank #265

Bo Rank #452

Blake is more popular, ranked #265 vs #452 for Bo.

Is Blake or Bo more popular?

Blake is more popular, ranked #265 compared to Bo at #452 in the United States.

What do Blake and Bo mean?

Blake means "dark one, black" (Old English blaec origin). Bo means "to live, to dwell" (Old Norse origin).

Are Blake and Bo boy or girl names?

Blake is primarily a boy name. Bo is primarily a boy name.