Bradley vs Bowen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bradley

Boy #365 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"broad clearing in the woods"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #322 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Owen"

Origin: Welsh

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Bradley Rank #365

Bowen Rank #322

Bowen is more popular, ranked #322 vs #365 for Bradley.

Is Bradley or Bowen more popular?

Bowen is more popular, ranked #322 compared to Bradley at #365 in the United States.

What do Bradley and Bowen mean?

Bradley means "broad clearing in the woods" (Old English origin). Bowen means "son of Owen" (Welsh origin).

Are Bradley and Bowen boy or girl names?

Bradley is primarily a boy name. Bowen is primarily a boy name.