Ashby vs Bowan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ashby

Boy #5,889 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ash tree farm, settlement by ash trees"

Origin: Old Norse

English American Anglo-Saxon

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Boy #5,994 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Owen"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh Irish American

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Ashby Rank #5,889

Bowan Rank #5,994

Ashby is more popular, ranked #5889 vs #5994 for Bowan.

Is Ashby or Bowan more popular?

Ashby is more popular, ranked #5889 compared to Bowan at #5994 in the United States.

What do Ashby and Bowan mean?

Ashby means "ash tree farm, settlement by ash trees" (Old Norse origin). Bowan means "son of Owen" (Welsh origin).

Are Ashby and Bowan boy or girl names?

Ashby is primarily a boy name. Bowan is primarily a boy name.