Bowen vs Leon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bowen

Boy #322 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Owen"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #141 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Greek

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Bowen Rank #322

Leon Rank #141

Leon is more popular, ranked #141 vs #322 for Bowen.

Is Bowen or Leon more popular?

Leon is more popular, ranked #141 compared to Bowen at #322 in the United States.

What do Bowen and Leon mean?

Bowen means "son of Owen" (Welsh origin). Leon means "lion" (Greek origin).

Are Bowen and Leon boy or girl names?

Bowen is primarily a boy name. Leon is primarily a boy name.