Bo vs Damien

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 #345 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"to tame, to subdue"

Origin: Greek

French English American Catholic

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Bo Rank #452

Damien Rank #345

Damien is more popular, ranked #345 vs #452 for Bo.

Is Bo or Damien more popular?

Damien is more popular, ranked #345 compared to Bo at #452 in the United States.

What do Bo and Damien mean?

Bo means "to live, to dwell" (Old Norse origin). Damien means "to tame, to subdue" (Greek origin).

Are Bo and Damien boy or girl names?

Bo is primarily a boy name. Damien is primarily a boy name.