Bou
Meaning
"The one; endearment term for a son"
Origin: West African/French
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #44,347
- Total SSA Count
- 5
- Syllables
- 1
- Formality
- Casual
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"The one; endearment term for a son"
Origin: West African/French
"apple seller"
Origin: Old English
Bou is more popular, ranked #44347 vs #44473 for Costner.
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Bou is more popular, ranked #44347 compared to Costner at #44473 in the United States.
Bou means "The one; endearment term for a son" (West African/French origin). Costner means "apple seller" (Old English origin).
Bou is primarily a boy name. Costner is primarily a boy name.