Bowen vs Dawson

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 #139 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English

English American

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Bowen Rank #322

Dawson Rank #139

Dawson is more popular, ranked #139 vs #322 for Bowen.

Is Bowen or Dawson more popular?

Dawson is more popular, ranked #139 compared to Bowen at #322 in the United States.

What do Bowen and Dawson mean?

Bowen means "son of Owen" (Welsh origin). Dawson means "son of David" (English origin).

Are Bowen and Dawson boy or girl names?

Bowen is primarily a boy name. Dawson is primarily a boy name.