Bozeman
English · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Bozeman
The given name 'Bozeman' means "son of Boze," with "Boze" likely being a variant of the Old French personal name "Boce" (meaning "swelling" or "boss"), combined with the English patronymic suffix "-man." It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, notably in the United States, where it is most famous as a surname-turned-place-name for Bozeman, Montana, founded in 1864 and named after pioneer John Bozeman.
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Etymology
The given name 'Bozeman' means "son of Boze," with "Boze" likely being a variant of the Old French personal name "Boce" (meaning "swelling" or "boss"), combined with the English patronymic suffix "-man." It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, notably in the United States, where it is most famous as a surname-turned-place-name for Bozeman, Montana, founded in 1864 and named after pioneer John Bozeman.
Bozeman currently ranks #12,305 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2025.
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