Bowen vs Tate

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 #210 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cheerful, pleasant"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Bowen Rank #322

Tate Rank #210

Tate is more popular, ranked #210 vs #322 for Bowen.

Is Bowen or Tate more popular?

Tate is more popular, ranked #210 compared to Bowen at #322 in the United States.

What do Bowen and Tate mean?

Bowen means "son of Owen" (Welsh origin). Tate means "cheerful, pleasant" (Old English origin).

Are Bowen and Tate boy or girl names?

Bowen is primarily a boy name. Tate is primarily a boy name.