Evan vs Bowen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Evan

Boy #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

Welsh English American Scottish

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Boy #322 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Owen"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh Irish English American

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Evan Rank #143

Bowen Rank #322

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 vs #322 for Bowen.

Is Evan or Bowen more popular?

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 compared to Bowen at #322 in the United States.

What do Evan and Bowen mean?

Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin). Bowen means "son of Owen" (Welsh origin).

Are Evan and Bowen boy or girl names?

Evan is primarily a boy name. Bowen is primarily a boy name.