Bowden vs Mervin

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 #2,414 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"marrow of the sea, sea fortress"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh English American

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Bowden Rank #2,595

Mervin Rank #2,414

Mervin is more popular, ranked #2414 vs #2595 for Bowden.

Is Bowden or Mervin more popular?

Mervin is more popular, ranked #2414 compared to Bowden at #2595 in the United States.

What do Bowden and Mervin mean?

Bowden means "place at the bow-shaped hill" (Old English origin). Mervin means "marrow of the sea, sea fortress" (Welsh origin).

Are Bowden and Mervin boy or girl names?

Bowden is primarily a boy name. Mervin is primarily a boy name.