Gideon vs Bowen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

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Boy #322 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Owen"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh Irish English American

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Gideon Rank #332

Bowen Rank #322

Bowen is more popular, ranked #322 vs #332 for Gideon.

Is Gideon or Bowen more popular?

Bowen is more popular, ranked #322 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Bowen mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Bowen means "son of Owen" (Welsh origin).

Are Gideon and Bowen boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Bowen is primarily a boy name.