Bo

The meaning, origin and other details about Bo

Meanings & Origins of Bo

What does Bo mean?

  • Handsome; Beautiful in the French origin.
  • Precious in the Chinese origin.
  • Commanding in the Swedish origin.
  • Son of Owen; Yellow-haired in the Gaelic origin.
  • Bo \bo\ as a boy's name (also used as girl's name Bo), is pronounced boh. It is of Scandinavian origin. Short form of Robert and Beauregard; nickname of William. Usually a nickname used for boys and, due to actress Bo Derek, for girls. Football coach Bo Schembechler; sports celebrity Bo Jackson. See also Beau.

    Bo has 1 variant form: Boe.

    Baby names that sound like Bo are Bow, Bay and Pio.

    in the Scandinavian origin.

Name Details

How popular is Bo? Any other details?

  • There were 477 US births last year.
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