Hank vs Bowen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hank

Boy #425 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ruler of the home"

Origin: Germanic

American English

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Boy #322 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Owen"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh Irish English American

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Hank Rank #425

Bowen Rank #322

Bowen is more popular, ranked #322 vs #425 for Hank.

Is Hank or Bowen more popular?

Bowen is more popular, ranked #322 compared to Hank at #425 in the United States.

What do Hank and Bowen mean?

Hank means "ruler of the home" (Germanic origin). Bowen means "son of Owen" (Welsh origin).

Are Hank and Bowen boy or girl names?

Hank is primarily a boy name. Bowen is primarily a boy name.