Bowen vs Bryan

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 #306 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Irish Celtic English American

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Bowen Rank #322

Bryan Rank #306

Bryan is more popular, ranked #306 vs #322 for Bowen.

Is Bowen or Bryan more popular?

Bryan is more popular, ranked #306 compared to Bowen at #322 in the United States.

What do Bowen and Bryan mean?

Bowen means "son of Owen" (Welsh origin).

Are Bowen and Bryan boy or girl names?

Bowen is primarily a boy name. Bryan is primarily a boy name.