Bo vs King

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 #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

American English African American

✓ All Clear

Bo Rank #452

King Rank #343

King is more popular, ranked #343 vs #452 for Bo.

Is Bo or King more popular?

King is more popular, ranked #343 compared to Bo at #452 in the United States.

What do Bo and King mean?

Bo means "to live, to dwell" (Old Norse origin). King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin).

Are Bo and King boy or girl names?

Bo is primarily a boy name. King is primarily a boy name.