Bo vs Lewis

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 #435 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"famous warrior"

Origin: Germanic via French

English Welsh French American

✓ All Clear

Bo Rank #452

Lewis Rank #435

Lewis is more popular, ranked #435 vs #452 for Bo.

Is Bo or Lewis more popular?

Lewis is more popular, ranked #435 compared to Bo at #452 in the United States.

What do Bo and Lewis mean?

Bo means "to live, to dwell" (Old Norse origin). Lewis means "famous warrior" (Germanic via French origin).

Are Bo and Lewis boy or girl names?

Bo is primarily a boy name. Lewis is primarily a boy name.