Hugo vs Bo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hugo

Boy #405 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"mind, spirit, heart"

Origin: Germanic

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✓ All Clear

Boy #452 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to live, to dwell"

Origin: Old Norse

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24 High Risk

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Hugo Rank #405

Bo Rank #452

Hugo is more popular, ranked #405 vs #452 for Bo.

Is Hugo or Bo more popular?

Hugo is more popular, ranked #405 compared to Bo at #452 in the United States.

What do Hugo and Bo mean?

Hugo means "mind, spirit, heart" (Germanic origin). Bo means "to live, to dwell" (Old Norse origin).

Are Hugo and Bo boy or girl names?

Hugo is primarily a boy name. Bo is primarily a boy name.