Bowan vs Anthem

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 #6,172 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"a rousing song of praise or national identity"

Origin: Old English via Greek

American English

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Bowan Rank #5,994

Anthem Rank #6,172

Bowan is more popular, ranked #5994 vs #6172 for Anthem.

Is Bowan or Anthem more popular?

Bowan is more popular, ranked #5994 compared to Anthem at #6172 in the United States.

What do Bowan and Anthem mean?

Bowan means "son of Owen" (Welsh origin). Anthem means "a rousing song of praise or national identity" (Old English via Greek origin).

Are Bowan and Anthem boy or girl names?

Bowan is primarily a boy name. Anthem is primarily a boy name.