Seth vs Bo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Seth

Boy #559 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"appointed, placed by God"

Origin: Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת)

English American Biblical Egyptian

✓ 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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Seth Rank #559

Bo Rank #452

Bo is more popular, ranked #452 vs #559 for Seth.

Is Seth or Bo more popular?

Bo is more popular, ranked #452 compared to Seth at #559 in the United States.

What do Seth and Bo mean?

Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin). Bo means "to live, to dwell" (Old Norse origin).

Are Seth and Bo boy or girl names?

Seth is primarily a boy name. Bo is primarily a boy name.