Bode

Meaning of Bode

Bode means "messenger" or "one who announces". It can also be a short form of names containing the element 'bod,' meaning "command."

Bode has German roots — browse every German baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Bode

Bode is more popular than ever, reaching a new high of #748 in 2025 from #856 in 2006.

Notable people named Bode

• Bode Miller
  American Olympic ski racer
• Bode Merrill
  Professional snowboarder and artist
• Bode Wilde
  American professional ice hockey player
• Bode Akintonde
  Nigerian-American entrepreneur and professor
• Bode Lawal
  Nigerian fashion designer

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Questions about the name Bode

What does the name Bode mean?

Bode means bode means "messenger" or "one who announces". it can also be a short form of names containing the element 'bod,' meaning "command.", and it comes from German origins.

Is Bode a boy's or a girl's name?

Bode is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Bode?

In 2025, Bode ranked #748 for boys, up from #804 the year before.

When was Bode most popular?

Bode peaked at #748 in 2025.