Bowen vs Edwin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bowen

Boy #322 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Owen"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #383 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rich friend, prosperous friend"

Origin: Old English

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Bowen Rank #322

Edwin Rank #383

Bowen is more popular, ranked #322 vs #383 for Edwin.

Is Bowen or Edwin more popular?

Bowen is more popular, ranked #322 compared to Edwin at #383 in the United States.

What do Bowen and Edwin mean?

Bowen means "son of Owen" (Welsh origin). Edwin means "rich friend, prosperous friend" (Old English origin).

Are Bowen and Edwin boy or girl names?

Bowen is primarily a boy name. Edwin is primarily a boy name.