Bo vs Shane

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 #602 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Irish American English Australian

✓ All Clear

Bo Rank #452

Shane Rank #602

Bo is more popular, ranked #452 vs #602 for Shane.

Is Bo or Shane more popular?

Bo is more popular, ranked #452 compared to Shane at #602 in the United States.

What do Bo and Shane mean?

Bo means "to live, to dwell" (Old Norse origin). Shane means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Bo and Shane boy or girl names?

Bo is primarily a boy name. Shane is primarily a boy name.