Gavin vs Bowen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gavin

Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh Scottish 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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Gavin Rank #254

Bowen Rank #322

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 vs #322 for Bowen.

Is Gavin or Bowen more popular?

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 compared to Bowen at #322 in the United States.

What do Gavin and Bowen mean?

Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin). Bowen means "son of Owen" (Welsh origin).

Are Gavin and Bowen boy or girl names?

Gavin is primarily a boy name. Bowen is primarily a boy name.