Bowen vs Rowen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bowen

Boy #322 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Owen"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #446 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little red one (from red hair)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (ruadh + -án)

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Bowen Rank #322

Rowen Rank #446

Bowen is more popular, ranked #322 vs #446 for Rowen.

Is Bowen or Rowen more popular?

Bowen is more popular, ranked #322 compared to Rowen at #446 in the United States.

What do Bowen and Rowen mean?

Bowen means "son of Owen" (Welsh origin). Rowen means "little red one (from red hair)" (Irish Gaelic (ruadh + -án) origin).

Are Bowen and Rowen boy or girl names?

Bowen is primarily a boy name. Rowen is primarily a boy name.