Errol vs Bowan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Errol

Boy #6,143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"earl, nobleman"

Origin: English

English Scottish Caribbean American

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Boy #5,994 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Owen"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh Irish American

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Errol Rank #6,143

Bowan Rank #5,994

Bowan is more popular, ranked #5994 vs #6143 for Errol.

Is Errol or Bowan more popular?

Bowan is more popular, ranked #5994 compared to Errol at #6143 in the United States.

What do Errol and Bowan mean?

Errol means "earl, nobleman" (English origin). Bowan means "son of Owen" (Welsh origin).

Are Errol and Bowan boy or girl names?

Errol is primarily a boy name. Bowan is primarily a boy name.