Bowan vs Cris

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 #6,048 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bearer of Christ"

Origin: Greek

Spanish Portuguese Italian English American

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Bowan Rank #5,994

Cris Rank #6,048

Bowan is more popular, ranked #5994 vs #6048 for Cris.

Is Bowan or Cris more popular?

Bowan is more popular, ranked #5994 compared to Cris at #6048 in the United States.

What do Bowan and Cris mean?

Bowan means "son of Owen" (Welsh origin). Cris means "bearer of Christ" (Greek origin).

Are Bowan and Cris boy or girl names?

Bowan is primarily a boy name. Cris is primarily a boy name.