Bowden vs Willis

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 #2,686 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"resolute protector"

Origin: Germanic

English American African-American

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Bowden Rank #2,595

Willis Rank #2,686

Bowden is more popular, ranked #2595 vs #2686 for Willis.

Is Bowden or Willis more popular?

Bowden is more popular, ranked #2595 compared to Willis at #2686 in the United States.

What do Bowden and Willis mean?

Bowden means "place at the bow-shaped hill" (Old English origin). Willis means "resolute protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Bowden and Willis boy or girl names?

Bowden is primarily a boy name. Willis is primarily a boy name.