Bowen vs Kendrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bowen

Boy #322 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Owen"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh Irish English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #479 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"royal ruler"

Origin: Old English

English Welsh American

8 High Risk

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Bowen Rank #322

Kendrick Rank #479

Bowen is more popular, ranked #322 vs #479 for Kendrick.

Is Bowen or Kendrick more popular?

Bowen is more popular, ranked #322 compared to Kendrick at #479 in the United States.

What do Bowen and Kendrick mean?

Bowen means "son of Owen" (Welsh origin). Kendrick means "royal ruler" (Old English origin).

Are Bowen and Kendrick boy or girl names?

Bowen is primarily a boy name. Kendrick is primarily a boy name.