Bowen vs Evan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bowen

Boy #322 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Owen"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

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Bowen Rank #322

Evan Rank #143

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 vs #322 for Bowen.

Is Bowen or Evan more popular?

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 compared to Bowen at #322 in the United States.

What do Bowen and Evan mean?

Bowen means "son of Owen" (Welsh origin). Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin).

Are Bowen and Evan boy or girl names?

Bowen is primarily a boy name. Evan is primarily a boy name.