Bowden vs Marlowe

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 #2,781 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"remnants of a lake, driftwood"

Origin: Old English

English American Australian

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Bowden Rank #2,595

Marlowe Rank #2,781

Bowden is more popular, ranked #2595 vs #2781 for Marlowe.

Is Bowden or Marlowe more popular?

Bowden is more popular, ranked #2595 compared to Marlowe at #2781 in the United States.

What do Bowden and Marlowe mean?

Bowden means "place at the bow-shaped hill" (Old English origin). Marlowe means "remnants of a lake, driftwood" (Old English origin).

Are Bowden and Marlowe boy or girl names?

Bowden is primarily a boy name. Marlowe is primarily a boy name.