Bowen vs Edward

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bowen

Boy #322 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Owen"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #228 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealthy guardian"

Origin: Old English

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Bowen Rank #322

Edward Rank #228

Edward is more popular, ranked #228 vs #322 for Bowen.

Is Bowen or Edward more popular?

Edward is more popular, ranked #228 compared to Bowen at #322 in the United States.

What do Bowen and Edward mean?

Bowen means "son of Owen" (Welsh origin). Edward means "wealthy guardian" (Old English origin).

Are Bowen and Edward boy or girl names?

Bowen is primarily a boy name. Edward is primarily a boy name.