Bo vs Jeffrey

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 #521 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"pledge of peace"

Origin: Germanic

English American French

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Bo Rank #452

Jeffrey Rank #521

Bo is more popular, ranked #452 vs #521 for Jeffrey.

Is Bo or Jeffrey more popular?

Bo is more popular, ranked #452 compared to Jeffrey at #521 in the United States.

What do Bo and Jeffrey mean?

Bo means "to live, to dwell" (Old Norse origin). Jeffrey means "pledge of peace" (Germanic origin).

Are Bo and Jeffrey boy or girl names?

Bo is primarily a boy name. Jeffrey is primarily a boy name.