Bowen vs Sullivan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bowen

Boy #322 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Owen"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #340 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"descendant of the dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Bowen Rank #322

Sullivan Rank #340

Bowen is more popular, ranked #322 vs #340 for Sullivan.

Is Bowen or Sullivan more popular?

Bowen is more popular, ranked #322 compared to Sullivan at #340 in the United States.

What do Bowen and Sullivan mean?

Bowen means "son of Owen" (Welsh origin). Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Bowen and Sullivan boy or girl names?

Bowen is primarily a boy name. Sullivan is primarily a boy name.