Bowen vs Griffin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bowen

Boy #322 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Owen"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #223 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong lord, powerful chief"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh English American

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Bowen Rank #322

Griffin Rank #223

Griffin is more popular, ranked #223 vs #322 for Bowen.

Is Bowen or Griffin more popular?

Griffin is more popular, ranked #223 compared to Bowen at #322 in the United States.

What do Bowen and Griffin mean?

Bowen means "son of Owen" (Welsh origin). Griffin means "strong lord, powerful chief" (Welsh origin).

Are Bowen and Griffin boy or girl names?

Bowen is primarily a boy name. Griffin is primarily a boy name.