Fern vs Bowan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fern

Boy #5,858 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"fern plant (feathery frond)"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #5,994 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Owen"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh Irish American

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Fern Rank #5,858

Bowan Rank #5,994

Fern is more popular, ranked #5858 vs #5994 for Bowan.

Is Fern or Bowan more popular?

Fern is more popular, ranked #5858 compared to Bowan at #5994 in the United States.

What do Fern and Bowan mean?

Fern means "fern plant (feathery frond)" (Old English origin). Bowan means "son of Owen" (Welsh origin).

Are Fern and Bowan boy or girl names?

Fern is primarily a boy name. Bowan is primarily a boy name.