Bo vs Shawn

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 #639 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean)

American Irish English

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Bo Rank #452

Shawn Rank #639

Bo is more popular, ranked #452 vs #639 for Shawn.

Is Bo or Shawn more popular?

Bo is more popular, ranked #452 compared to Shawn at #639 in the United States.

What do Bo and Shawn mean?

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

Are Bo and Shawn boy or girl names?

Bo is primarily a boy name. Shawn is primarily a boy name.