Shah vs Boe

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shah

Boy #6,038 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"king, emperor, ruler"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

Persian Iranian Pakistani Indian Central Asian Bangladeshi

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,038
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Boe

Boy #3,574 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"to live, to dwell"

Origin: Old Norse búa

Cultural Roots

Danish Norwegian Swedish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,574
Total SSA Count
32
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Shah Rank #6,038
Boe Rank #3,574

Boe is more popular, ranked #3574 vs #6038 for Shah.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shah or Boe more popular?

Boe is more popular, ranked #3574 compared to Shah at #6038 in the United States.

What do Shah and Boe mean?

Shah means "king, emperor, ruler" (Persian origin). Boe means "to live, to dwell" (Old Norse búa origin).

Are Shah and Boe boy or girl names?

Shah is primarily a boy name. Boe is primarily a boy name.

More Comparisons