Boe

Norse nickname

"to live"

Boe Origin and Meaning

The name Boe is a boy's name.

Boe is a concise masculine name with multiple potential origins. In Scandinavian contexts, it may derive from Old Norse, meaning 'to live' or serving as a short form of names containing 'bo' like Bowen or Beauregard. In some cases, it may be an Anglicized spelling of the Vietnamese name Bô. The name's simplicity gives it a strong, modern feel despite its ancient roots. Boe's brevity makes it distinctive yet uncomplicated, appealing to parents seeking minimalist names that are easy to spell and pronounce. While uncommon in mainstream usage, this short, punchy name has seen occasional use throughout the English-speaking world, particularly appealing to those drawn to concise, single-syllable names with an outdoorsy, rugged quality.

The name Boe in Pop Culture

• Face of Boe character from Dr. Who