Bode
Meaning
"messenger, herald"
Origin: Germanic
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #805
- Total SSA Count
- 312
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Casual
- Nicknames
- Bo
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"messenger, herald"
Origin: Germanic
"twin"
Origin: Aramaic
Tomas is more popular, ranked #735 vs #805 for Bode.
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Tomas is more popular, ranked #735 compared to Bode at #805 in the United States.
Bode means "messenger, herald" (Germanic origin). Tomas means "twin" (Aramaic origin).
Bode is primarily a boy name. Tomas is primarily a boy name.