Bo

Meaning of Bo

Bo is a male name that is pronounced as "boh" in both American English and British English. It can also be spelled as Beau or Bowen. Bo has been a popular choice for baby boys in the United States, with its popularity fluctuating over the years. In recent years, it has ranked around the 500th position in terms of occurrence. However, it's worth noting that popularity can vary from year to year. If you're looking for a short and strong name for your baby boy, Bo could be an excellent choice.

Pronunciation

British English

  • Pronunced as boh (/bəʊ/)

American English

  • Pronunced as boh (/boʊ/)

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Notable People Named Bo

Bo Jackson - Vincent Edward "Bo" Jackson is a legendary American athlete who excelled in both professional baseball and football, making history as the only All-Star in two major North American sports.
Bo Burnham - Robert Pickering "Bo" Burnham is a multi-talented American comedian, musician, actor, and filmmaker known for blending filmmaking with music, sketch, and stand-up comedy, often with a dramatic or tragic twist.
Bo Schembechler - Glenn Edward "Bo" Schembechler Jr. was a highly successful American college football coach known for his impressive record at the University of Michigan, where his teams won or shared 13 Big Ten Conference titles.
Bo Derek is a well-known American actress and model, famous for her role in the romantic comedy film 10 (1979) and her marriage to actor John Corbett in 2020.
Bo Joseph Bichette is a professional baseball shortstop for the Toronto Blue Jays, known for being a two-time MLB All-Star and for leading the American League in hits.
Bo Scarbrough is an American football running back known for his time at the University of Alabama and currently plays for the Birmingham Stallions in the United Football League (UFL).
Bo Ryan - William Francis "Bo" Ryan Jr. is a former American college basketball coach with an impressive coaching record, including leading the Wisconsin Badgers men's basketball team and being inducted into the College Basketball Hall of Fame in 2017.
Lady Catherine Anna Brudenell-Bruce, also known as Bo Bruce, is an English singer-songwriter who gained recognition through her music and appearance on The Voice UK, and later formed the music duo Equador with her husband.
Bo Callaway - Howard Hollis Callaway was an American businessman and politician who served as a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives and as the 11th United States Secretary of the Army.
Bo Carter, also known as Armenter Chatmon, was a prominent early American blues musician and a member of the Mississippi Sheiks, managing the group and contributing to their recordings.
Bo Mya was a prominent Karen leader and long-standing chairman of the Karen National Union (KNU) in Myanmar.
Bo Hatchett is an American attorney and Republican politician from Cornelia, Georgia, currently serving as a member of the Georgia State Senate for District 50.
Bo Eason is a multi-talented American actor, playwright, author, and motivational speaker, who also had a successful career as a safety for the Houston Oilers.
Bo Skovhus is a Danish opera singer known for his baritone voice.
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