Bowie vs Wiley

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 #1,162 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"resolute, crafty"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Bowie Rank #1,211

Wiley Rank #1,162

Wiley is more popular, ranked #1162 vs #1211 for Bowie.

Is Bowie or Wiley more popular?

Wiley is more popular, ranked #1162 compared to Bowie at #1211 in the United States.

What do Bowie and Wiley mean?

Bowie means "yellow-haired, blonde" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Wiley means "resolute, crafty" (Old English origin).

Are Bowie and Wiley boy or girl names?

Bowie is primarily a boy name. Wiley is primarily a boy name.