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Bowen vs Cody

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bowen

Boy #322 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Owen"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#322
Total SSA Count
1,074
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Cody

Boy #289 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"helpful; assistant; descendant of the helpful one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

American Irish Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#289
Total SSA Count
1,161
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Bowen Rank #322
Cody Rank #289

Cody is more popular, ranked #289 vs #322 for Bowen.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bowen or Cody more popular?

Cody is more popular, ranked #289 compared to Bowen at #322 in the United States.

What do Bowen and Cody mean?

Bowen means "son of Owen" (Welsh origin). Cody means "helpful; assistant; descendant of the helpful one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Bowen and Cody boy or girl names?

Bowen is primarily a boy name. Cody is primarily a boy name.

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