Bowen vs Cillian

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 #464 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"strife, war"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish Celtic

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Bowen Rank #322

Cillian Rank #464

Bowen is more popular, ranked #322 vs #464 for Cillian.

Is Bowen or Cillian more popular?

Bowen is more popular, ranked #322 compared to Cillian at #464 in the United States.

What do Bowen and Cillian mean?

Bowen means "son of Owen" (Welsh origin). Cillian means "strife, war" (Old Irish origin).

Are Bowen and Cillian boy or girl names?

Bowen is primarily a boy name. Cillian is primarily a boy name.