Bo vs Seth

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 #559 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"appointed, placed by God"

Origin: Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת)

English American Biblical Egyptian

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Bo Rank #452

Seth Rank #559

Bo is more popular, ranked #452 vs #559 for Seth.

Is Bo or Seth more popular?

Bo is more popular, ranked #452 compared to Seth at #559 in the United States.

What do Bo and Seth mean?

Bo means "to live, to dwell" (Old Norse origin). Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin).

Are Bo and Seth boy or girl names?

Bo is primarily a boy name. Seth is primarily a boy name.