Bowden vs Arlan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bowden

Boy #2,595 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"place at the bow-shaped hill"

Origin: Old English

English Scottish American

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Boy #2,775 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pledge, oath"

Origin: Old Irish

American English

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Bowden Rank #2,595

Arlan Rank #2,775

Bowden is more popular, ranked #2595 vs #2775 for Arlan.

Is Bowden or Arlan more popular?

Bowden is more popular, ranked #2595 compared to Arlan at #2775 in the United States.

What do Bowden and Arlan mean?

Bowden means "place at the bow-shaped hill" (Old English origin). Arlan means "pledge, oath" (Old Irish origin).

Are Bowden and Arlan boy or girl names?

Bowden is primarily a boy name. Arlan is primarily a boy name.