Bowen vs Wells

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 #377 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"one who lives near the wells or springs"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Bowen Rank #322

Wells Rank #377

Bowen is more popular, ranked #322 vs #377 for Wells.

Is Bowen or Wells more popular?

Bowen is more popular, ranked #322 compared to Wells at #377 in the United States.

What do Bowen and Wells mean?

Bowen means "son of Owen" (Welsh origin). Wells means "one who lives near the wells or springs" (Old English origin).

Are Bowen and Wells boy or girl names?

Bowen is primarily a boy name. Wells is primarily a boy name.