Bo - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's and girl's name Bo \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 star Bo Jackson. See also Beau.

Bo has 1 variant form: Boe.

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

Bo is an uncommon male first name and a common surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Bo. Click here to compare Bo with related baby names.