Good, a blessing, or a person from Bohon
Derived from the Old French word 'bon', meaning good or kind. It also has roots as an English habitational surname for someone from Bohon in Normandy, France. In an American context, it is strongly associated with the rugged frontiersman Daniel Boone.
About 762 boys were named Boone in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The same feel as Boone — far less common.
Hidden gems that stand out.
American frontiersman and folk hero
Main character in the television series Lost · Lost
Major League Baseball pitcher
