Bowan vs Maclan

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 #6,147 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of the servant of John"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish

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Bowan Rank #5,994

Maclan Rank #6,147

Bowan is more popular, ranked #5994 vs #6147 for Maclan.

Is Bowan or Maclan more popular?

Bowan is more popular, ranked #5994 compared to Maclan at #6147 in the United States.

What do Bowan and Maclan mean?

Bowan means "son of Owen" (Welsh origin). Maclan means "son of the servant of John" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Bowan and Maclan boy or girl names?

Bowan is primarily a boy name. Maclan is primarily a boy name.