Bowen vs Barrett

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bowen

Boy #322 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Owen"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #186 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bear strength, brave as a bear"

Origin: Germanic

English American Germanic

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Bowen Rank #322

Barrett Rank #186

Barrett is more popular, ranked #186 vs #322 for Bowen.

Is Bowen or Barrett more popular?

Barrett is more popular, ranked #186 compared to Bowen at #322 in the United States.

What do Bowen and Barrett mean?

Bowen means "son of Owen" (Welsh origin). Barrett means "bear strength, brave as a bear" (Germanic origin).

Are Bowen and Barrett boy or girl names?

Bowen is primarily a boy name. Barrett is primarily a boy name.