Sam vs Bo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sam

Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Hebrew Scandinavian

✓ 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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Sam Rank #652

Bo Rank #452

Bo is more popular, ranked #452 vs #652 for Sam.

Is Sam or Bo more popular?

Bo is more popular, ranked #452 compared to Sam at #652 in the United States.

What do Sam and Bo mean?

Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Bo means "to live, to dwell" (Old Norse origin).

Are Sam and Bo boy or girl names?

Sam is primarily a boy name. Bo is primarily a boy name.