Bowan vs Broden

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 #6,011 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little salmon, little goad"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Scottish English American

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Bowan Rank #5,994

Broden Rank #6,011

Bowan is more popular, ranked #5994 vs #6011 for Broden.

Is Bowan or Broden more popular?

Bowan is more popular, ranked #5994 compared to Broden at #6011 in the United States.

What do Bowan and Broden mean?

Bowan means "son of Owen" (Welsh origin). Broden means "little salmon, little goad" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Bowan and Broden boy or girl names?

Bowan is primarily a boy name. Broden is primarily a boy name.