Bowden vs Urijah

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

Urijah

Boy #2,627 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is my light, my flame is Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American Religious communities African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,627
Total SSA Count
51
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Bowden Rank #2,595
Urijah Rank #2,627

Bowden is more popular, ranked #2595 vs #2627 for Urijah.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bowden or Urijah more popular?

Bowden is more popular, ranked #2595 compared to Urijah at #2627 in the United States.

What do Bowden and Urijah mean?

Bowden means "place at the bow-shaped hill" (Old English origin). Urijah means "God is my light, my flame is Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Bowden and Urijah boy or girl names?

Bowden is primarily a boy name. Urijah is primarily a boy name.

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