Dash vs Bode

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dash

Boy #969 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to run fast, a burst of speed"

Origin: Middle English

American English

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Boy #805 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"messenger, herald"

Origin: Germanic

American Scandinavian German

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Dash Rank #969

Bode Rank #805

Bode is more popular, ranked #805 vs #969 for Dash.

Is Dash or Bode more popular?

Bode is more popular, ranked #805 compared to Dash at #969 in the United States.

What do Dash and Bode mean?

Dash means "to run fast, a burst of speed" (Middle English origin). Bode means "messenger, herald" (Germanic origin).

Are Dash and Bode boy or girl names?

Dash is primarily a boy name. Bode is primarily a boy name.