Bowden vs Arlin

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 #2,419 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pledge, oath"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American

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Bowden Rank #2,595

Arlin Rank #2,419

Arlin is more popular, ranked #2419 vs #2595 for Bowden.

Is Bowden or Arlin more popular?

Arlin is more popular, ranked #2419 compared to Bowden at #2595 in the United States.

What do Bowden and Arlin mean?

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

Are Bowden and Arlin boy or girl names?

Bowden is primarily a boy name. Arlin is primarily a boy name.