Stephen vs Bo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Stephen

Boy #378 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Ancient Greek

English Irish Greek 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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Stephen Rank #378

Bo Rank #452

Stephen is more popular, ranked #378 vs #452 for Bo.

Is Stephen or Bo more popular?

Stephen is more popular, ranked #378 compared to Bo at #452 in the United States.

What do Stephen and Bo mean?

Stephen means "crown, wreath" (Ancient Greek origin). Bo means "to live, to dwell" (Old Norse origin).

Are Stephen and Bo boy or girl names?

Stephen is primarily a boy name. Bo is primarily a boy name.