Samson vs Bo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Samson

Boy #523 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun, like the sun"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish Christian English 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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Samson Rank #523

Bo Rank #452

Bo is more popular, ranked #452 vs #523 for Samson.

Is Samson or Bo more popular?

Bo is more popular, ranked #452 compared to Samson at #523 in the United States.

What do Samson and Bo mean?

Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin). Bo means "to live, to dwell" (Old Norse origin).

Are Samson and Bo boy or girl names?

Samson is primarily a boy name. Bo is primarily a boy name.