Bowen vs Arlo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bowen

Boy #322 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Owen"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #146 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"fortified hill"

Origin: Old English

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Bowen Rank #322

Arlo Rank #146

Arlo is more popular, ranked #146 vs #322 for Bowen.

Is Bowen or Arlo more popular?

Arlo is more popular, ranked #146 compared to Bowen at #322 in the United States.

What do Bowen and Arlo mean?

Bowen means "son of Owen" (Welsh origin). Arlo means "fortified hill" (Old English origin).

Are Bowen and Arlo boy or girl names?

Bowen is primarily a boy name. Arlo is primarily a boy name.