Bowden vs Gryffin

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 #2,520 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong lord, chief"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh British American

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Bowden Rank #2,595

Gryffin Rank #2,520

Gryffin is more popular, ranked #2520 vs #2595 for Bowden.

Is Bowden or Gryffin more popular?

Gryffin is more popular, ranked #2520 compared to Bowden at #2595 in the United States.

What do Bowden and Gryffin mean?

Bowden means "place at the bow-shaped hill" (Old English origin). Gryffin means "strong lord, chief" (Welsh origin).

Are Bowden and Gryffin boy or girl names?

Bowden is primarily a boy name. Gryffin is primarily a boy name.