To live or to dwell
Boe is a rare variant of the Norse name Bo, which is derived from the Old Norse nickname 'Búa' meaning 'to reside' or 'to live'. It is also occasionally used as a phonetic spelling of the French surname Beau, meaning 'handsome'. In modern usage, it often functions as a short, punchy nature-adjacent or surname-style choice.
About 35 boys were named Boe in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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The Face of Boe, an ancient enigmatic being · Doctor Who
