Bowen vs Nicolas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bowen

Boy #322 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Owen"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #184 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Bowen Rank #322

Nicolas Rank #184

Nicolas is more popular, ranked #184 vs #322 for Bowen.

Is Bowen or Nicolas more popular?

Nicolas is more popular, ranked #184 compared to Bowen at #322 in the United States.

What do Bowen and Nicolas mean?

Bowen means "son of Owen" (Welsh origin). Nicolas means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Bowen and Nicolas boy or girl names?

Bowen is primarily a boy name. Nicolas is primarily a boy name.