Bowan vs Lijah

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 #5,952 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"my God is Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew (from Elijah)

Hebrew English American

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Bowan Rank #5,994

Lijah Rank #5,952

Lijah is more popular, ranked #5952 vs #5994 for Bowan.

Is Bowan or Lijah more popular?

Lijah is more popular, ranked #5952 compared to Bowan at #5994 in the United States.

What do Bowan and Lijah mean?

Bowan means "son of Owen" (Welsh origin). Lijah means "my God is Yahweh" (Hebrew (from Elijah) origin).

Are Bowan and Lijah boy or girl names?

Bowan is primarily a boy name. Lijah is primarily a boy name.