Bowen vs Callister

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 #43,579 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek via Gaelic

Scottish Manx Irish

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Bowen Rank #322

Callister Rank #43,579

Bowen is more popular, ranked #322 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is Bowen or Callister more popular?

Bowen is more popular, ranked #322 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Bowen and Callister mean?

Bowen means "son of Owen" (Welsh origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Bowen and Callister boy or girl names?

Bowen is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.