Bo vs Jensen

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 #328 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Jens (son of John)"

Origin: Scandinavian

Scandinavian American English

✓ All Clear

Bo Rank #452

Jensen Rank #328

Jensen is more popular, ranked #328 vs #452 for Bo.

Is Bo or Jensen more popular?

Jensen is more popular, ranked #328 compared to Bo at #452 in the United States.

What do Bo and Jensen mean?

Bo means "to live, to dwell" (Old Norse origin). Jensen means "son of Jens (son of John)" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Bo and Jensen boy or girl names?

Bo is primarily a boy name. Jensen is primarily a boy name.