Bowan vs Ashby

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 #5,889 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ash tree farm, settlement by ash trees"

Origin: Old Norse

English American Anglo-Saxon

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Bowan Rank #5,994

Ashby Rank #5,889

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

Is Bowan or Ashby more popular?

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

What do Bowan and Ashby mean?

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

Are Bowan and Ashby boy or girl names?

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