Boss

English word name

Boss Origin and Meaning

The name Boss is a boy's name.

If you like the idea of King and Prince but find them too regal, too royalist, this might be the name for you. Eight boys were called Boss in a recent year, and while it may feel like a totally modern choice, it has been appearing in the US stats since the late 19th century.

Popularity of the name Boss

• 1764 Nameberry 2019

Famous People Named Boss

• Boss Gidahyelda Mustpha Nigerian politician
• William Magear "Boss" Tweed U.S. Congressman from New York
• Alexander Robey "Boss" Shepherd 2nd Governor of Washington, D.C.
• Ross "the Boss" Friedman American guitarist of band The Dictators
• Boss stage name of Lichelle Laws, American female rapper
• The Boss nickname of American musician Bruce Springsteen
• Hugo Ferdinand Boss German fashion designer

The name Boss in Pop Culture

• Boss main character in the Mazinger manga/anime series
• Jefferson Davis "Boss" Hogg character on TV's "Dukes of Hazzard"
• Brandon "Big Boss" Babel character on animated series "C.O.P.S."
• Big Boss character in the Metal Gear video games
• The Boss female character in the Metal Gear video games
• The Boss Baby a movie