Bowen vs Colter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bowen

Boy #322 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Owen"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh Irish English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #218 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"colt herder, horse keeper"

Origin: Middle English

American English

✓ All Clear

Bowen Rank #322

Colter Rank #218

Colter is more popular, ranked #218 vs #322 for Bowen.

Is Bowen or Colter more popular?

Colter is more popular, ranked #218 compared to Bowen at #322 in the United States.

What do Bowen and Colter mean?

Bowen means "son of Owen" (Welsh origin). Colter means "colt herder, horse keeper" (Middle English origin).

Are Bowen and Colter boy or girl names?

Bowen is primarily a boy name. Colter is primarily a boy name.