Bowen vs King

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bowen

Boy #322 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Owen"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

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Bowen Rank #322

King Rank #343

Bowen is more popular, ranked #322 vs #343 for King.

Is Bowen or King more popular?

Bowen is more popular, ranked #322 compared to King at #343 in the United States.

What do Bowen and King mean?

Bowen means "son of Owen" (Welsh origin). King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin).

Are Bowen and King boy or girl names?

Bowen is primarily a boy name. King is primarily a boy name.