Bowden vs Braeden

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 #2,411 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"descendant of Bradan (salmon)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

American Irish Scottish

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Bowden Rank #2,595

Braeden Rank #2,411

Braeden is more popular, ranked #2411 vs #2595 for Bowden.

Is Bowden or Braeden more popular?

Braeden is more popular, ranked #2411 compared to Bowden at #2595 in the United States.

What do Bowden and Braeden mean?

Bowden means "place at the bow-shaped hill" (Old English origin). Braeden means "descendant of Bradan (salmon)" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Bowden and Braeden boy or girl names?

Bowden is primarily a boy name. Braeden is primarily a boy name.