Davis vs Bo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Davis

Boy #646 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English/Welsh patronymic

English Welsh American

✓ All Clear

Boy #452 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to live, to dwell"

Origin: Old Norse

Scandinavian American Chinese

24 High Risk

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Davis Rank #646

Bo Rank #452

Bo is more popular, ranked #452 vs #646 for Davis.

Is Davis or Bo more popular?

Bo is more popular, ranked #452 compared to Davis at #646 in the United States.

What do Davis and Bo mean?

Davis means "son of David" (English/Welsh patronymic origin). Bo means "to live, to dwell" (Old Norse origin).

Are Davis and Bo boy or girl names?

Davis is primarily a boy name. Bo is primarily a boy name.