Dirk vs Bow

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dirk

Boy #7,133 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

Dutch Flemish German American

15 High Risk

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Boy #7,500 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"curved weapon for shooting arrows"

Origin: Old English boga

English American Contemporary

✓ All Clear

Dirk Rank #7,133

Bow Rank #7,500

Dirk is more popular, ranked #7133 vs #7500 for Bow.

Is Dirk or Bow more popular?

Dirk is more popular, ranked #7133 compared to Bow at #7500 in the United States.

What do Dirk and Bow mean?

Dirk means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Bow means "curved weapon for shooting arrows" (Old English boga origin).

Are Dirk and Bow boy or girl names?

Dirk is primarily a boy name. Bow is primarily a boy name.