Bowen vs Benson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bowen

Boy #322 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Owen"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh Irish English American

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Boy #436 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Benedict/Benjamin"

Origin: English

English American

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Bowen Rank #322

Benson Rank #436

Bowen is more popular, ranked #322 vs #436 for Benson.

Is Bowen or Benson more popular?

Bowen is more popular, ranked #322 compared to Benson at #436 in the United States.

What do Bowen and Benson mean?

Bowen means "son of Owen" (Welsh origin). Benson means "son of Benedict/Benjamin" (English origin).

Are Bowen and Benson boy or girl names?

Bowen is primarily a boy name. Benson is primarily a boy name.