Bowen vs Stephen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bowen

Boy #322 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Owen"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #378 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Bowen Rank #322

Stephen Rank #378

Bowen is more popular, ranked #322 vs #378 for Stephen.

Is Bowen or Stephen more popular?

Bowen is more popular, ranked #322 compared to Stephen at #378 in the United States.

What do Bowen and Stephen mean?

Bowen means "son of Owen" (Welsh origin). Stephen means "crown, wreath" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Bowen and Stephen boy or girl names?

Bowen is primarily a boy name. Stephen is primarily a boy name.