Bo vs Stephen

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 #378 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Ancient Greek

English Irish Greek American

✓ All Clear

Bo Rank #452

Stephen Rank #378

Stephen is more popular, ranked #378 vs #452 for Bo.

Is Bo or Stephen more popular?

Stephen is more popular, ranked #378 compared to Bo at #452 in the United States.

What do Bo and Stephen mean?

Bo means "to live, to dwell" (Old Norse origin). Stephen means "crown, wreath" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Bo and Stephen boy or girl names?

Bo is primarily a boy name. Stephen is primarily a boy name.