Bowen vs Ellis

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 #273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"benevolent, kind"

Origin: Welsh from Hebrew Elijah

Welsh English American

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Bowen Rank #322

Ellis Rank #273

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 vs #322 for Bowen.

Is Bowen or Ellis more popular?

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 compared to Bowen at #322 in the United States.

What do Bowen and Ellis mean?

Bowen means "son of Owen" (Welsh origin). Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin).

Are Bowen and Ellis boy or girl names?

Bowen is primarily a boy name. Ellis is primarily a boy name.