Bo vs Hank

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 #425 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ruler of the home"

Origin: Germanic

American English

✓ All Clear

Bo Rank #452

Hank Rank #425

Hank is more popular, ranked #425 vs #452 for Bo.

Is Bo or Hank more popular?

Hank is more popular, ranked #425 compared to Bo at #452 in the United States.

What do Bo and Hank mean?

Bo means "to live, to dwell" (Old Norse origin). Hank means "ruler of the home" (Germanic origin).

Are Bo and Hank boy or girl names?

Bo is primarily a boy name. Hank is primarily a boy name.