Bowan vs Spade

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 #5,953 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"flat-bladed digging tool"

Origin: Old English 'spadu'

English American

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Bowan Rank #5,994

Spade Rank #5,953

Spade is more popular, ranked #5953 vs #5994 for Bowan.

Is Bowan or Spade more popular?

Spade is more popular, ranked #5953 compared to Bowan at #5994 in the United States.

What do Bowan and Spade mean?

Bowan means "son of Owen" (Welsh origin). Spade means "flat-bladed digging tool" (Old English 'spadu' origin).

Are Bowan and Spade boy or girl names?

Bowan is primarily a boy name. Spade is primarily a boy name.