Bo vs Bodhi

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bo

Boy #452 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"to live, to dwell"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian American Chinese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#452
Total SSA Count
692
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

24 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Bo Rank #452
Bodhi Rank #303

Bodhi is more popular, ranked #303 vs #452 for Bo.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Bo ___

  • Bo James
  • Bo Alexander
  • Bo William
  • Bo Thomas
  • Bo Henry
  • Bo Samuel

Bodhi ___

  • Bodhi Bodhi James
  • Bodhi Bodhi River
  • Bodhi Bodhi Sage
  • Bodhi Bodhi Cole
  • Bodhi Bodhi Cruz

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Bo

Max Leo Rex Fia Bea

If you choose Bodhi

Sage River Luna Zephyr Willow

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bo or Bodhi more popular?

Bodhi is more popular, ranked #303 compared to Bo at #452 in the United States.

What do Bo and Bodhi mean?

Bo means "to live, to dwell" (Old Norse origin).

Are Bo and Bodhi boy or girl names?

Bo is primarily a boy name. Bodhi is primarily a boy name.

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