Bo vs Wells

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 #377 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"one who lives near the wells or springs"

Origin: Old English

English American

✓ All Clear

Bo Rank #452

Wells Rank #377

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 vs #452 for Bo.

Is Bo or Wells more popular?

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 compared to Bo at #452 in the United States.

What do Bo and Wells mean?

Bo means "to live, to dwell" (Old Norse origin). Wells means "one who lives near the wells or springs" (Old English origin).

Are Bo and Wells boy or girl names?

Bo is primarily a boy name. Wells is primarily a boy name.