Bo vs Samson

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 #523 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun, like the sun"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish Christian English American

✓ All Clear

Bo Rank #452

Samson Rank #523

Bo is more popular, ranked #452 vs #523 for Samson.

Is Bo or Samson more popular?

Bo is more popular, ranked #452 compared to Samson at #523 in the United States.

What do Bo and Samson mean?

Bo means "to live, to dwell" (Old Norse origin). Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin).

Are Bo and Samson boy or girl names?

Bo is primarily a boy name. Samson is primarily a boy name.