Bowden vs Collins

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 #2,533 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Colin"

Origin: Irish patronymic

Irish English American

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Bowden Rank #2,595

Collins Rank #2,533

Collins is more popular, ranked #2533 vs #2595 for Bowden.

Is Bowden or Collins more popular?

Collins is more popular, ranked #2533 compared to Bowden at #2595 in the United States.

What do Bowden and Collins mean?

Bowden means "place at the bow-shaped hill" (Old English origin). Collins means "son of Colin" (Irish patronymic origin).

Are Bowden and Collins boy or girl names?

Bowden is primarily a boy name. Collins is primarily a boy name.