Bowan vs Alaster

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bowan

Boy #5,994 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Owen"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh Irish American

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Boy #5,903 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender of men, protector of mankind"

Origin: Greek via Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish English Celtic

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Bowan Rank #5,994

Alaster Rank #5,903

Alaster is more popular, ranked #5903 vs #5994 for Bowan.

Is Bowan or Alaster more popular?

Alaster is more popular, ranked #5903 compared to Bowan at #5994 in the United States.

What do Bowan and Alaster mean?

Bowan means "son of Owen" (Welsh origin). Alaster means "defender of men, protector of mankind" (Greek via Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Bowan and Alaster boy or girl names?

Bowan is primarily a boy name. Alaster is primarily a boy name.