Bowden vs Allister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bowden

Boy #2,595 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"place at the bow-shaped hill"

Origin: Old English

English Scottish American

✓ All Clear

Boy #2,601 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek via Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish English Celtic

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Bowden Rank #2,595

Allister Rank #2,601

Bowden is more popular, ranked #2595 vs #2601 for Allister.

Is Bowden or Allister more popular?

Bowden is more popular, ranked #2595 compared to Allister at #2601 in the United States.

What do Bowden and Allister mean?

Bowden means "place at the bow-shaped hill" (Old English origin). Allister means "defender of men" (Greek via Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Bowden and Allister boy or girl names?

Bowden is primarily a boy name. Allister is primarily a boy name.