Bowan vs Kemp

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 #5,951 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"tournament fighter, gladiator"

Origin: Old English

English American British

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Bowan Rank #5,994

Kemp Rank #5,951

Kemp is more popular, ranked #5951 vs #5994 for Bowan.

Is Bowan or Kemp more popular?

Kemp is more popular, ranked #5951 compared to Bowan at #5994 in the United States.

What do Bowan and Kemp mean?

Bowan means "son of Owen" (Welsh origin). Kemp means "tournament fighter, gladiator" (Old English origin).

Are Bowan and Kemp boy or girl names?

Bowan is primarily a boy name. Kemp is primarily a boy name.