Bowen vs Briggs

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bowen

Boy #322 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Owen"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #327 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the bridges"

Origin: Old English / Old Norse

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Bowen Rank #322

Briggs Rank #327

Bowen is more popular, ranked #322 vs #327 for Briggs.

Is Bowen or Briggs more popular?

Bowen is more popular, ranked #322 compared to Briggs at #327 in the United States.

What do Bowen and Briggs mean?

Bowen means "son of Owen" (Welsh origin). Briggs means "from the bridges" (Old English / Old Norse origin).

Are Bowen and Briggs boy or girl names?

Bowen is primarily a boy name. Briggs is primarily a boy name.