Bowen vs Gavin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bowen

Boy #322 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Owen"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

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Bowen Rank #322

Gavin Rank #254

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 vs #322 for Bowen.

Is Bowen or Gavin more popular?

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 compared to Bowen at #322 in the United States.

What do Bowen and Gavin mean?

Bowen means "son of Owen" (Welsh origin). Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin).

Are Bowen and Gavin boy or girl names?

Bowen is primarily a boy name. Gavin is primarily a boy name.