Ariel vs Bowen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ariel

Boy #512 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"lion of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #322 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Owen"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh Irish English American

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Ariel Rank #512

Bowen Rank #322

Bowen is more popular, ranked #322 vs #512 for Ariel.

Is Ariel or Bowen more popular?

Bowen is more popular, ranked #322 compared to Ariel at #512 in the United States.

What do Ariel and Bowen mean?

Ariel means "lion of God" (Hebrew origin). Bowen means "son of Owen" (Welsh origin).

Are Ariel and Bowen boy or girl names?

Ariel is primarily a boy name. Bowen is primarily a boy name.