Bowen vs Tanner

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 #443 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who tans leather hides"

Origin: Old English (tannere)

English American

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Bowen Rank #322

Tanner Rank #443

Bowen is more popular, ranked #322 vs #443 for Tanner.

Is Bowen or Tanner more popular?

Bowen is more popular, ranked #322 compared to Tanner at #443 in the United States.

What do Bowen and Tanner mean?

Bowen means "son of Owen" (Welsh origin). Tanner means "one who tans leather hides" (Old English (tannere) origin).

Are Bowen and Tanner boy or girl names?

Bowen is primarily a boy name. Tanner is primarily a boy name.