Bowen vs Kenneth

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 #284 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"handsome; fair one"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach)

Scottish Irish English American

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Bowen Rank #322

Kenneth Rank #284

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 vs #322 for Bowen.

Is Bowen or Kenneth more popular?

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 compared to Bowen at #322 in the United States.

What do Bowen and Kenneth mean?

Bowen means "son of Owen" (Welsh origin). Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin).

Are Bowen and Kenneth boy or girl names?

Bowen is primarily a boy name. Kenneth is primarily a boy name.