Ellis vs Bowen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ellis

Boy #273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"benevolent, kind"

Origin: Welsh from Hebrew Elijah

Welsh English American

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Boy #322 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Owen"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh Irish English American

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Ellis Rank #273

Bowen Rank #322

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 vs #322 for Bowen.

Is Ellis or Bowen more popular?

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 compared to Bowen at #322 in the United States.

What do Ellis and Bowen mean?

Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin). Bowen means "son of Owen" (Welsh origin).

Are Ellis and Bowen boy or girl names?

Ellis is primarily a boy name. Bowen is primarily a boy name.