Bowden vs Selvin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bowden

Boy #2,595 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"place at the bow-shaped hill"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #2,452 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"forest friend, house friend"

Origin: Old English sele + wine

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Bowden Rank #2,595

Selvin Rank #2,452

Selvin is more popular, ranked #2452 vs #2595 for Bowden.

Is Bowden or Selvin more popular?

Selvin is more popular, ranked #2452 compared to Bowden at #2595 in the United States.

What do Bowden and Selvin mean?

Bowden means "place at the bow-shaped hill" (Old English origin). Selvin means "forest friend, house friend" (Old English sele + wine origin).

Are Bowden and Selvin boy or girl names?

Bowden is primarily a boy name. Selvin is primarily a boy name.