Bowen vs Killian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bowen

Boy #322 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Owen"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #370 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"associated with the church"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Bowen Rank #322

Killian Rank #370

Bowen is more popular, ranked #322 vs #370 for Killian.

Is Bowen or Killian more popular?

Bowen is more popular, ranked #322 compared to Killian at #370 in the United States.

What do Bowen and Killian mean?

Bowen means "son of Owen" (Welsh origin). Killian means "associated with the church" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Bowen and Killian boy or girl names?

Bowen is primarily a boy name. Killian is primarily a boy name.