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Bo

Bo ranks #86 out of 6,032 boy dog names in our data (the #1 boy dog name is Charlie). Across all 16 places, 464 dogs carry the name. It's also a cat name: #145 among boy cat names.
Bo's popularity trend

Bo's share of dogs, year by year — or toggle to its yearly rank. Peak year by share: 2024.

0.05%0.1%0.15%0.2%200720112015201920232025
Dogs in our data
464
across 16 places
Popularity rank
#86
of 6,032 boy dog names
5-year rank move
−4
2020 → 2025
Gender split
93% boys
7% girls93% boys
What does Bo mean?
1 syllableOrigin: Germanic languages and French

Bo has two well-documented sources: in Scandinavian languages it comes from the verb meaning "to live" or "to dwell," while in English and French contexts it's often used as a short form of Beau, French for "handsome." Both threads point to a name that's simple, sturdy, and a little charming.

One syllable and easy to call, Bo has a friendly, no-fuss confidence to it. It suits a pet who's easygoing and immediately likable, the kind of companion who makes themselves at home wherever they land.

Etymology & pronunciation from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Where Bo shows up

Bo's share of each place's counted dogs. Places count differently — hover a Share figure for the basis. Click a heading to sort.

TorontoCanada0.2%
Maple RidgeCanada0.2%
Allegheny CountyUnited States of America0.2%
AdelaideAustralia0.1%
ProspectAustralia0.1%
CambridgeUnited States of America0.1%
WorcesterUnited States of America0.1%
SeattleUnited States of America0.1%
Surf Coast ShireAustralia0.1%
Noosa ShireAustralia0.1%
New York CityUnited States of America0.1%
DarwinAustralia0.1%
Port Adelaide EnfieldAustralia0.1%
PlayfordAustralia0.0%
ZürichSwitzerland0.0%
Basel-StadtSwitzerland0.0%

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