Bowen vs Malcolm

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 #314 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Scottish American British African-American Nigerian

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Bowen Rank #322

Malcolm Rank #314

Malcolm is more popular, ranked #314 vs #322 for Bowen.

Is Bowen or Malcolm more popular?

Malcolm is more popular, ranked #314 compared to Bowen at #322 in the United States.

What do Bowen and Malcolm mean?

Bowen means "son of Owen" (Welsh origin).

Are Bowen and Malcolm boy or girl names?

Bowen is primarily a boy name. Malcolm is primarily a boy name.