Dixon vs Bowden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dixon

Boy #2,671 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Dick, son of Richard"

Origin: Middle English

English American Scottish

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Boy #2,595 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"place at the bow-shaped hill"

Origin: Old English

English Scottish American

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Dixon Rank #2,671

Bowden Rank #2,595

Bowden is more popular, ranked #2595 vs #2671 for Dixon.

Is Dixon or Bowden more popular?

Bowden is more popular, ranked #2595 compared to Dixon at #2671 in the United States.

What do Dixon and Bowden mean?

Dixon means "son of Dick, son of Richard" (Middle English origin). Bowden means "place at the bow-shaped hill" (Old English origin).

Are Dixon and Bowden boy or girl names?

Dixon is primarily a boy name. Bowden is primarily a boy name.