Bowden vs Payson

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 #2,637 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Paye/Pace (son of Peace)"

Origin: Old English/Latin

American English

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Bowden Rank #2,595

Payson Rank #2,637

Bowden is more popular, ranked #2595 vs #2637 for Payson.

Is Bowden or Payson more popular?

Bowden is more popular, ranked #2595 compared to Payson at #2637 in the United States.

What do Bowden and Payson mean?

Bowden means "place at the bow-shaped hill" (Old English origin). Payson means "son of Paye/Pace (son of Peace)" (Old English/Latin origin).

Are Bowden and Payson boy or girl names?

Bowden is primarily a boy name. Payson is primarily a boy name.