Bo vs Damon

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 #456 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to tame, to subdue"

Origin: Ancient Greek

Greek English American

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Bo Rank #452

Damon Rank #456

Bo is more popular, ranked #452 vs #456 for Damon.

Is Bo or Damon more popular?

Bo is more popular, ranked #452 compared to Damon at #456 in the United States.

What do Bo and Damon mean?

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

Are Bo and Damon boy or girl names?

Bo is primarily a boy name. Damon is primarily a boy name.