Shawn vs Bo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shawn

Boy #639 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean)

American Irish English

✓ 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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Shawn Rank #639

Bo Rank #452

Bo is more popular, ranked #452 vs #639 for Shawn.

Is Shawn or Bo more popular?

Bo is more popular, ranked #452 compared to Shawn at #639 in the United States.

What do Shawn and Bo mean?

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

Are Shawn and Bo boy or girl names?

Shawn is primarily a boy name. Bo is primarily a boy name.