Bowen vs Rhys

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 #354 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"enthusiasm, passion"

Origin: Old Welsh

Welsh British Australian

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Bowen Rank #322

Rhys Rank #354

Bowen is more popular, ranked #322 vs #354 for Rhys.

Is Bowen or Rhys more popular?

Bowen is more popular, ranked #322 compared to Rhys at #354 in the United States.

What do Bowen and Rhys mean?

Bowen means "son of Owen" (Welsh origin). Rhys means "enthusiasm, passion" (Old Welsh origin).

Are Bowen and Rhys boy or girl names?

Bowen is primarily a boy name. Rhys is primarily a boy name.