Bowen
Bowen: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbəʊ.ən/ · /ˈboʊ.ən/
Meaning and origin of Bowen
Root meaning: “son of Owen”
- A male given name transferred from the surname.
Etymology
From Welsh ap Owain (“son of Owen”).
How popular is Bowen?
Since 1880, 326 girls and 13,187 boys in the U.S. have been named Bowen (2% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3993 in 2025. Its highest rank for boys was #266 in 2025. In 2025 it ranked #266 for boys, with 1,328 babies given the name.
Names similar to Bowen
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Sibling name ideas for Bowen
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Bowen FAQ
What does the name Bowen mean?
Bowen traces back to a root meaning "son of Owen". A male given name transferred from the surname. From Welsh ap Owain (“son of Owen”).
What is the origin of the name Bowen?
Bowen is listed as a name of Welsh origin.
How popular is the name Bowen?
Since 1880, 326 girls and 13,187 boys in the U.S. have been named Bowen (2% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3993 in 2025. Its highest rank for boys was #266 in 2025. In 2025 it ranked #266 for boys, with 1,328 babies given the name.
Is Bowen a boy or girl name?
Bowen is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 326 girls and 13,187 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.