Bowen vs Blake

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 #265 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dark one, black"

Origin: Old English blaec

English American

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Bowen Rank #322

Blake Rank #265

Blake is more popular, ranked #265 vs #322 for Bowen.

Is Bowen or Blake more popular?

Blake is more popular, ranked #265 compared to Bowen at #322 in the United States.

What do Bowen and Blake mean?

Bowen means "son of Owen" (Welsh origin). Blake means "dark one, black" (Old English blaec origin).

Are Bowen and Blake boy or girl names?

Bowen is primarily a boy name. Blake is primarily a boy name.