Bo vs Blake

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bo

Boy #452 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to live, to dwell"

Origin: Old Norse

Scandinavian American Chinese

24 High Risk

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Boy #265 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dark one, black"

Origin: Old English blaec

English American

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Bo Rank #452

Blake Rank #265

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

Is Bo or Blake more popular?

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

What do Bo and Blake mean?

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

Are Bo and Blake boy or girl names?

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