Bodhe vs Zen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bodhe

Boy #18,466 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"shelter, hut"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish Celtic

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Boy #959 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"meditation, absorption"

Origin: Sanskrit via Japanese

Japanese Chinese American Buddhist

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Bodhe Rank #18,466

Zen Rank #959

Zen is more popular, ranked #959 vs #18466 for Bodhe.

Is Bodhe or Zen more popular?

Zen is more popular, ranked #959 compared to Bodhe at #18466 in the United States.

What do Bodhe and Zen mean?

Bodhe means "shelter, hut" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Zen means "meditation, absorption" (Sanskrit via Japanese origin).

Are Bodhe and Zen boy or girl names?

Bodhe is primarily a boy name. Zen is primarily a boy name.