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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Good (from Old French 'bon')
- Origin
- English (from Norman French surname)
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- BOON
Boone is a boy's name that comes from an English surname with Norman French roots, and it means "good" (from Old French 'bon'). It's pronounced BOON, one short, open syllable. The feel is clean and classic but with a worldly, modern edge.
Meaning & Origin of Boone
Meaning: Good (from Old French 'bon').
Origin: English (from Norman French surname).
How to Pronounce Boone
BOONIPA /ˈbuːn/
Popularity of Boone
Boone ranked #534 in 2024 on the U.S. Social Security list, with 556 babies given the name. That is both its latest and its highest rank in records going back to 1889.
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FAQ
What does the name Boone mean?
Good (from Old French ‘bon’).
How do you pronounce Boone?
Boone is pronounced BOON (IPA: /ˈbuːn/).
Is Boone a popular name right now?
Boone is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #534 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1889–2024.)
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