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Boy Name

Bo

"Precious, wave, elder brother"

Ranked #451 for boys

About the Name Bo

Meaning

Precious, wave, elder brother

Origin

Chinese

Gender

Boy

First Letter

B

Boy Rank

#451

Girl Rank

#6958

Bo is a boy name of Chinese origin. The name means "Precious, wave, elder brother" and Currently ranked #451 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with B or explore other Chinese names.

Popularity Over Time

#140
1950
#258
1960
#576
1970
#2052
1980
#2252
1990
#2387
2000
#4088
2010
#3213
2020

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.

Famous People Named Bo

  • BJ Bo Jackson
  • BD Bo Diddley

Names Similar to Bo

Bao

Unisex

From Chinese, meaning 'treasure', 'precious', or 'valuable'; represents something cherished and important.

Bing

Boy

Quick Facts

Syllables
1
Letters
2
Starts with
B
Origin
Chinese

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