Sean vs Bo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sean

Boy #437 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Irish English American Scottish

✓ 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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Sean Rank #437

Bo Rank #452

Sean is more popular, ranked #437 vs #452 for Bo.

Is Sean or Bo more popular?

Sean is more popular, ranked #437 compared to Bo at #452 in the United States.

What do Sean and Bo mean?

Sean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Bo means "to live, to dwell" (Old Norse origin).

Are Sean and Bo boy or girl names?

Sean is primarily a boy name. Bo is primarily a boy name.