US Popularity Rank: 940

Origin: Chinese

Meaning: To live, dwell; Wave; Thin; Handsome; Strong as a bow

Bo is a gender-neutral baby name with roots all around the world. Meaning “to live” or “dwell” when viewed through its Norse and Scandinavian roots, Bo is a popular given name and nickname dating as far back as the 14th century. It is also a common Chinese surname, with various possible meanings—such as "wave" or "thin"—depending on the characters used to write it. Additionally, it might also have roots in French, from Beau, and in German, from Bogart, giving it alternative definitions of "handsome" or "strong as a bow," respectively. As you can see, there is a lot to love about this short and sweet moniker!