Noah Boy
NOH-uh
“rest, comfort” · Hebrew
#2
Boe
BoyAmerican (modern coinage), Scandinavian· “variant of Bo”
- Meaning
- variant of Bo
- Origin
- American (modern coinage), Scandinavian
- Pronunciation
- BOH
- Syllables
- 1
- US rank 2025
- #3,318
- US babies 2025
- 35
- Best rank
- #2,004 (1982)
- Peak year
- 2015
Meaning and origin of Boe
Boe is an American (modern coinage) and Scandinavian name that is usually said to mean “variant of Bo”.
Boe is a variant of Bo, a name with several sources. In Scandinavian languages Bo comes from the Old Norse bua, to live or dwell. In English it is often a short form of names like Beauregard or Robert. It is said BOH. Bo Jackson, the athlete who played both baseball and football, made the name familiar in the United States. Boe is also a Norwegian surname. The -e ending gives the name a slightly more complete look, similar to Joe and Zoe.
Popularity over time
Boe first appears in US Social Security records in 1971. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. Its best national rank was #2,004 in 1982, and the most babies received it in 2015, when 40 were named Boe. In 2025, 35 babies were named Boe, and it ranked #3,318 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #2,289 in 1980, #6,370 in 2000, #3,905 in 2010, and #3,318 in 2025. Of the 1,079 US boys named Boe since records began, 31% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2020s come next, with 203 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Gibran, Romell, Wilhelm, Moishe, and Nasser.
Gender, sound and spelling
About 97% of US babies named Boe over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
Boe is usually pronounced BOH, with one syllable. It has three letters, starts with B and ends in “-oe”. Names that sound the same but are spelled differently include Beau, Bo, and Beaux.
Middle names for Boe
A few middle names that flow with Boe: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Boe
Similar names
Noe Boy
noh-AY
“rest, comfort” · Spanish
#755
Kye Boy
KY
“variant of Kai or Kyle” · American (modern coinage)
#1,369
Khai Boy
KY
Vietnamese
#1,179
Zyan Boy
ZY-an
“modern name, meaning uncertain” · American (modern coinage)
#1,546
Lars Boy
LAHRZ
“from Laurentum; form of Lawrence” · Scandinavian
#1,897
Jace Boy
JAYS
“modern short form of Jason” · American (modern coinage)
#114
Kai Boy
KY
“sea (Hawaiian)” · Hawaiian
#93
Jayce Boy
JAYS
“modern short form of Jason” · American (modern coinage)
#167
Jax Boy
JAKS
“short for Jackson, son of Jack” · American (modern coinage)
#342
Kash Boy
KASH
“variant of Cash, an English surname” · American (modern coinage)
#286
Dax Boy
DAKS
“uncertain; possibly from a French town” · French
#692
Joe Boy
JOH
“he will add; short for Joseph” · English
#994
Lists that include Boe
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Boe mean?
Boe is an American (modern coinage) and Scandinavian name that is usually said to mean “variant of Bo”.
What is the origin of the name Boe?
Boe has modern American and Scandinavian roots. Boe is a variant of Bo, a name with several sources.
Is Boe a popular name?
Not especially. Boe ranked #3,318 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Boe a boy or girl name?
Boe is mainly a boy's name. About 97% of US babies named Boe over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
How do you pronounce Boe?
Boe is usually pronounced BOH. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings