Bowen vs Gideon

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 #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

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Bowen Rank #322

Gideon Rank #332

Bowen is more popular, ranked #322 vs #332 for Gideon.

Is Bowen or Gideon more popular?

Bowen is more popular, ranked #322 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Bowen and Gideon mean?

Bowen means "son of Owen" (Welsh origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Bowen and Gideon boy or girl names?

Bowen is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.