Bo
Bo has multiple origins. In Scandinavian, it comes from the Old Norse "búa," meaning to live or to dwell. In Chinese, "Bo" (波) means wave. As an English-language name, Bo is often a short form of Beauregard, Beau, or other names. The name has been used as a standalone in the US since the mid-20th century. Bo was most popular in the US in the 1980s-90s, peaking at #279 in 1985. Bo Jackson (born 1962), the rare athlete who played both professional football and baseball, is the most famous American bearer — he was the original "Bo Knows" Nike campaign. Bo Derek (born 1956), the actress known for "10" (1979), gave the name a female charge. I find Bo has a brisk, slightly masculine quality — the single syllable is direct, and the "B" opening is firm. The name sounds modern and minimalist. Bo has been outside the US top 500 since 2000 but retains a sleek appeal for parents who want something brief. Bo is a male name of Old Norse / Chinese origin that means "To live (Norse) or wave (Chinese)". Brisk, modern, and minimalist. The name sounds direct. Bos tend to be confident. US peaked #279 in 1985. Now outside top 500. Well-known people named Bo include Bo Jackson (athlete), Bo Derek (actress), Bo (Old Norse name), Bo (Chinese name). Common variations and related forms of Bo include Beauregard (full form), Beau (related), Boh (variant), Boe (variant).