Bo vs Raphael

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 #421 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"divine healer"

Origin: Hebrew

Italian Spanish French English Jewish

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Bo Rank #452

Raphael Rank #421

Raphael is more popular, ranked #421 vs #452 for Bo.

Is Bo or Raphael more popular?

Raphael is more popular, ranked #421 compared to Bo at #452 in the United States.

What do Bo and Raphael mean?

Bo means "to live, to dwell" (Old Norse origin). Raphael means "divine healer" (Hebrew origin).

Are Bo and Raphael boy or girl names?

Bo is primarily a boy name. Raphael is primarily a boy name.