Bowan vs Iris

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 #5,812 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rainbow"

Origin: Greek

English Dutch American Scandinavian

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Bowan Rank #5,994

Iris Rank #5,812

Iris is more popular, ranked #5812 vs #5994 for Bowan.

Is Bowan or Iris more popular?

Iris is more popular, ranked #5812 compared to Bowan at #5994 in the United States.

What do Bowan and Iris mean?

Bowan means "son of Owen" (Welsh origin). Iris means "rainbow" (Greek origin).

Are Bowan and Iris boy or girl names?

Bowan is primarily a boy name. Iris is primarily a boy name.