Bo - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Bo \

, 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.

Bo is a somewhat common first name for men (#1043 out of 1220) and also a somewhat common last name for both men and women (#52785 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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