Bowen vs Paul

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bowen

Boy #322 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Owen"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Bowen Rank #322

Paul Rank #264

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 vs #322 for Bowen.

Is Bowen or Paul more popular?

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 compared to Bowen at #322 in the United States.

What do Bowen and Paul mean?

Bowen means "son of Owen" (Welsh origin). Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin).

Are Bowen and Paul boy or girl names?

Bowen is primarily a boy name. Paul is primarily a boy name.