King vs Bo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

King

Boy #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

American English African 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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King Rank #343

Bo Rank #452

King is more popular, ranked #343 vs #452 for Bo.

Is King or Bo more popular?

King is more popular, ranked #343 compared to Bo at #452 in the United States.

What do King and Bo mean?

King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin). Bo means "to live, to dwell" (Old Norse origin).

Are King and Bo boy or girl names?

King is primarily a boy name. Bo is primarily a boy name.