Bo vs Sam

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 #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Hebrew Scandinavian

✓ All Clear

Bo Rank #452

Sam Rank #652

Bo is more popular, ranked #452 vs #652 for Sam.

Is Bo or Sam more popular?

Bo is more popular, ranked #452 compared to Sam at #652 in the United States.

What do Bo and Sam mean?

Bo means "to live, to dwell" (Old Norse origin). Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Bo and Sam boy or girl names?

Bo is primarily a boy name. Sam is primarily a boy name.