Boy Name
Boden
Boden means “Bottom”. It is used as a boy's name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Considering Boden? It is a boy name whose meaning is "Bottom", and ranks in our Rare popularity tier. Phonetically it shares territory with Bohdan.
Boden meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Bottom
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Boden as B·O·D·E·N, with 5 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Boden is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Boden variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Bodena, Bodene, Bodeny, Bode.
- Nicknames: Bod and B.
- Middle names: Pair Boden with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Boden middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Bohdan, Betina, Bowen, Bethany, Bettina — full picks on the sibling names for Boden guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Boden? Browse our names like Boden guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Boden
What does the name Boden mean?
Boden means "Bottom". The meaning is recorded in English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0), and in US records Boden is used as a boy name.
What is the origin of Boden?
The exact origin of Boden is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Boden?
Boden has 5 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Boden a boy's or girl's name?
Boden is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Boden in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Boden sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Boden?
Names that share Boden's sound and style include Bohdan, Betina, Bowen, Bethany, Bettina.
What middle names pair well with Boden?
Good middle-name fits for Boden pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Boden is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Boden is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Boden?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Boden share its rhythm without rhyming — Bohdan, Betina, Bowen all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.