Bo vs Lawrence

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 #510 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Laurentum, laurel-crowned"

Origin: Latin

Latin English French American

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Bo Rank #452

Lawrence Rank #510

Bo is more popular, ranked #452 vs #510 for Lawrence.

Is Bo or Lawrence more popular?

Bo is more popular, ranked #452 compared to Lawrence at #510 in the United States.

What do Bo and Lawrence mean?

Bo means "to live, to dwell" (Old Norse origin). Lawrence means "from Laurentum, laurel-crowned" (Latin origin).

Are Bo and Lawrence boy or girl names?

Bo is primarily a boy name. Lawrence is primarily a boy name.