Bowen vs Hector

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bowen

Boy #322 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Owen"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #381 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to hold fast, to restrain"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Bowen Rank #322

Hector Rank #381

Bowen is more popular, ranked #322 vs #381 for Hector.

Is Bowen or Hector more popular?

Bowen is more popular, ranked #322 compared to Hector at #381 in the United States.

What do Bowen and Hector mean?

Bowen means "son of Owen" (Welsh origin). Hector means "to hold fast, to restrain" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Bowen and Hector boy or girl names?

Bowen is primarily a boy name. Hector is primarily a boy name.