Bowan vs Kovu

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 #6,060 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"scar"

Origin: Swahili

African American Contemporary

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Bowan Rank #5,994

Kovu Rank #6,060

Bowan is more popular, ranked #5994 vs #6060 for Kovu.

Is Bowan or Kovu more popular?

Bowan is more popular, ranked #5994 compared to Kovu at #6060 in the United States.

What do Bowan and Kovu mean?

Bowan means "son of Owen" (Welsh origin). Kovu means "scar" (Swahili origin).

Are Bowan and Kovu boy or girl names?

Bowan is primarily a boy name. Kovu is primarily a boy name.