Cillian vs Bowen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cillian

Boy #464 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"strife, war"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish Celtic

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Boy #322 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Owen"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh Irish English American

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Cillian Rank #464

Bowen Rank #322

Bowen is more popular, ranked #322 vs #464 for Cillian.

Is Cillian or Bowen more popular?

Bowen is more popular, ranked #322 compared to Cillian at #464 in the United States.

What do Cillian and Bowen mean?

Cillian means "strife, war" (Old Irish origin). Bowen means "son of Owen" (Welsh origin).

Are Cillian and Bowen boy or girl names?

Cillian is primarily a boy name. Bowen is primarily a boy name.