Bo vs Steven

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 #269 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Greek

English American Dutch

✓ All Clear

Bo Rank #452

Steven Rank #269

Steven is more popular, ranked #269 vs #452 for Bo.

Is Bo or Steven more popular?

Steven is more popular, ranked #269 compared to Bo at #452 in the United States.

What do Bo and Steven mean?

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

Are Bo and Steven boy or girl names?

Bo is primarily a boy name. Steven is primarily a boy name.