Bowen vs Royce

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bowen

Boy #322 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Owen"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #463 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of the king"

Origin: Old French via English

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Bowen Rank #322

Royce Rank #463

Bowen is more popular, ranked #322 vs #463 for Royce.

Is Bowen or Royce more popular?

Bowen is more popular, ranked #322 compared to Royce at #463 in the United States.

What do Bowen and Royce mean?

Bowen means "son of Owen" (Welsh origin). Royce means "son of the king" (Old French via English origin).

Are Bowen and Royce boy or girl names?

Bowen is primarily a boy name. Royce is primarily a boy name.