Bow vs Canton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bow

Boy #7,500 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"curved weapon for shooting arrows"

Origin: Old English boga

English American Contemporary

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Boy #7,370 Most Popular

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Bow Rank #7,500

Canton Rank #7,370

Canton is more popular, ranked #7370 vs #7500 for Bow.

Is Bow or Canton more popular?

Canton is more popular, ranked #7370 compared to Bow at #7500 in the United States.

What do Bow and Canton mean?

Bow means "curved weapon for shooting arrows" (Old English boga origin).

Are Bow and Canton boy or girl names?

Bow is primarily a boy name. Canton is primarily a boy name.