Bo vs Wilson

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 #645 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Will (William)"

Origin: Middle English patronymic

English American

✓ All Clear

Bo Rank #452

Wilson Rank #645

Bo is more popular, ranked #452 vs #645 for Wilson.

Is Bo or Wilson more popular?

Bo is more popular, ranked #452 compared to Wilson at #645 in the United States.

What do Bo and Wilson mean?

Bo means "to live, to dwell" (Old Norse origin). Wilson means "son of Will (William)" (Middle English patronymic origin).

Are Bo and Wilson boy or girl names?

Bo is primarily a boy name. Wilson is primarily a boy name.