Abel vs Bowen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abel

Boy #220 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"breath, vapor, impermanence"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #322 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Owen"

Origin: Welsh

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Abel Rank #220

Bowen Rank #322

Abel is more popular, ranked #220 vs #322 for Bowen.

Is Abel or Bowen more popular?

Abel is more popular, ranked #220 compared to Bowen at #322 in the United States.

What do Abel and Bowen mean?

Abel means "breath, vapor, impermanence" (Hebrew origin). Bowen means "son of Owen" (Welsh origin).

Are Abel and Bowen boy or girl names?

Abel is primarily a boy name. Bowen is primarily a boy name.