Espen vs Boe

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Espen

Boy #3,690 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"divine bear, god-bear"

Origin: Old Norse

Norwegian Scandinavian Danish

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Boy #3,574 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to live, to dwell"

Origin: Old Norse búa

Danish Norwegian Swedish

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Espen Rank #3,690

Boe Rank #3,574

Boe is more popular, ranked #3574 vs #3690 for Espen.

Is Espen or Boe more popular?

Boe is more popular, ranked #3574 compared to Espen at #3690 in the United States.

What do Espen and Boe mean?

Espen means "divine bear, god-bear" (Old Norse origin). Boe means "to live, to dwell" (Old Norse búa origin).

Are Espen and Boe boy or girl names?

Espen is primarily a boy name. Boe is primarily a boy name.