Bo
Meaning
To live
Origin
Norse
Pronunciation
/boʊ/
Alt. Spellings
Beau
Traits associated with the name Bo:
Bo has a beautiful sound to it that represents a powerful affection between owner and dog.
Dogs named Bo tend to be loving, loyal, good-natured, and brave. This name is also associated with companionship, and intelligence.
What does it say about you to have a dog named Bo?
That you have a sense of humor and enjoy giving your pet a unique name. It also suggests that you are creative and like to think outside the box.
Is Bo a good dog name?
Bo is a one-syllable dog name, making it short and snappy. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Bo is a widely loved dog name for good reason. If you like it, go for it!
Popularity: Overall
Bo is one of the more popular dog names out there. According to our data, Bo outranks the great majority of names.
Popularity: Historical Trend
Bo was, in the past month, the 165th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.
As of July 2025, Bo is becoming a more popular moniker with new puppy owners. Our stats show that the name is more fashionable than it was at this time last year.
We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.
In the past week, Bo was viewed 54 times, and liked 4 times.
Popularity: United States
The map below shows Bo's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.
Bo is most adored in Mississippi, Minnesota and New Mexico.
By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Missouri, Connecticut and Delaware.
Popularity: Around The World
And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Bo.
Most popular breeds named Bo:
- Labrador Retriever
- German Shepherd
- Rottweiler
- American Pitbull Terrier
- Boxer
Bo is found in these categories:
scandinavian
Common first name in Denmark and Sweden, means "to live" in Swedish.
chinese
A common surname and means "wave" in Mandarin.
nerdy
Associations with Bo Burnham, a comedian known for intellectual humor.
badass
Short, strong, and easy to call, exuding a sense of coolness and confidence.
cute
Short, sweet, and reminiscent of beloved actor Bo Derek.
white
Bo means "bright" in Danish, perfect for a light-colored pup!
country
Associations with Southern charm and rural simplicity make this a popular choice for canine companions.
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