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Bowden vs Lamont

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bowden

Boy #2,595 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"place at the bow-shaped hill"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English Scottish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,595
Total SSA Count
51
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Lamont

Boy #2,618 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"man of law, lawyer"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Scottish African-American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,618
Total SSA Count
51
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Bowden Rank #2,595
Lamont Rank #2,618

Bowden is more popular, ranked #2595 vs #2618 for Lamont.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bowden or Lamont more popular?

Bowden is more popular, ranked #2595 compared to Lamont at #2618 in the United States.

What do Bowden and Lamont mean?

Bowden means "place at the bow-shaped hill" (Old English origin). Lamont means "man of law, lawyer" (Old Norse origin).

Are Bowden and Lamont boy or girl names?

Bowden is primarily a boy name. Lamont is primarily a boy name.

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