Bowan vs Mav

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 #6,325 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"short form of Maverick, from Samuel Maverick's unbranded cattle"

Origin: American English

Modern American

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Bowan Rank #5,994

Mav Rank #6,325

Bowan is more popular, ranked #5994 vs #6325 for Mav.

Is Bowan or Mav more popular?

Bowan is more popular, ranked #5994 compared to Mav at #6325 in the United States.

What do Bowan and Mav mean?

Bowan means "son of Owen" (Welsh origin). Mav means "short form of Maverick, from Samuel Maverick's unbranded cattle" (American English origin).

Are Bowan and Mav boy or girl names?

Bowan is primarily a boy name. Mav is primarily a boy name.