Bo
Meaning
"to live, to dwell"
Origin: Old Norse
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #452
- Total SSA Count
- 692
- Syllables
- 1
- Formality
- Casual
Playground Safety Score
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Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"to live, to dwell"
Origin: Old Norse
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"God has heard"
Origin: Hebrew
Bo is more popular, ranked #452 vs #564 for Jaiden.
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Bo is more popular, ranked #452 compared to Jaiden at #564 in the United States.
Bo means "to live, to dwell" (Old Norse origin). Jaiden means "God has heard" (Hebrew origin).
Bo is primarily a boy name. Jaiden is primarily a boy name.