Bow vs Dirk

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bow

Boy #7,500 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"curved weapon for shooting arrows"

Origin: Old English boga

English American Contemporary

✓ All Clear

Boy #7,133 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

Dutch Flemish German American

15 High Risk

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Bow Rank #7,500

Dirk Rank #7,133

Dirk is more popular, ranked #7133 vs #7500 for Bow.

Is Bow or Dirk more popular?

Dirk is more popular, ranked #7133 compared to Bow at #7500 in the United States.

What do Bow and Dirk mean?

Bow means "curved weapon for shooting arrows" (Old English boga origin). Dirk means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Bow and Dirk boy or girl names?

Bow is primarily a boy name. Dirk is primarily a boy name.