Griffin vs Bowen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Griffin

Boy #223 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong lord, powerful chief"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh 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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Griffin Rank #223

Bowen Rank #322

Griffin is more popular, ranked #223 vs #322 for Bowen.

Is Griffin or Bowen more popular?

Griffin is more popular, ranked #223 compared to Bowen at #322 in the United States.

What do Griffin and Bowen mean?

Griffin means "strong lord, powerful chief" (Welsh origin). Bowen means "son of Owen" (Welsh origin).

Are Griffin and Bowen boy or girl names?

Griffin is primarily a boy name. Bowen is primarily a boy name.