Bowie vs Anson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bowie

Boy #1,211 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"yellow-haired, blonde"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American English

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Boy #1,396 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Anne, son of Agnes"

Origin: English patronymic

English American Chinese-American

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Bowie Rank #1,211

Anson Rank #1,396

Bowie is more popular, ranked #1211 vs #1396 for Anson.

Is Bowie or Anson more popular?

Bowie is more popular, ranked #1211 compared to Anson at #1396 in the United States.

What do Bowie and Anson mean?

Bowie means "yellow-haired, blonde" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Anson means "son of Anne, son of Agnes" (English patronymic origin).

Are Bowie and Anson boy or girl names?

Bowie is primarily a boy name. Anson is primarily a boy name.