Bowden vs Herman

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 #2,654 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"army man, soldier"

Origin: Germanic

German Dutch Scandinavian English

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Bowden Rank #2,595

Herman Rank #2,654

Bowden is more popular, ranked #2595 vs #2654 for Herman.

Is Bowden or Herman more popular?

Bowden is more popular, ranked #2595 compared to Herman at #2654 in the United States.

What do Bowden and Herman mean?

Bowden means "place at the bow-shaped hill" (Old English origin). Herman means "army man, soldier" (Germanic origin).

Are Bowden and Herman boy or girl names?

Bowden is primarily a boy name. Herman is primarily a boy name.