Bode

Bode: name meaning, origin & popularity

Meaning: “messenger”
Origin: Germanic
Say it: BOH-duh · 2 syllables
Used for: Boys

From an old Germanic name element seen in names like Bodo, from a root meaning 'command' or 'message'. It also exists as a surname; this spelling is used as a given name in several modern contexts.

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How popular is Bode?

202494.0 per million US babies

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Babies named Bode in 2024312

2024 rank#805 boys

Peak year2024

Total US babies since 18804,410

Bode has been fairly stable over the last fifteen years.

Names like Bode

Variants, related forms and names with the same roots.

Williamresolute protector · Germanic
Henryhome ruler · Germanic
Charlesfree man · Germanic
Milessoldier or merciful · Germanic
Robertbright fame · Germanic
Milogracious; dear · Germanic
Luisfamous warrior · Germanic
Richardbrave ruler · Germanic

Bode questions

What does the name Bode mean?

Bode means "messenger". It comes from Germanic. From an old Germanic name element seen in names like Bodo, from a root meaning 'command' or 'message'. It also exists as a surname; this spelling is used as a given name in several modern contexts.

Is Bode a boy or girl name?

Bode is mainly a boy's name in US records (100% of uses since 1880).

How popular is Bode?

312 US babies were named Bode in 2024. Its peak year was 2024.

How do you pronounce Bode?

Bode is usually pronounced BOH-duh.

Birth counts: US Social Security Administration national data, 1880–2024 (names given to 5+ babies of a sex in a year). How we write meanings.