Herbert vs Bowden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Herbert

Boy #2,474 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright army, famous warrior"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #2,595 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"place at the bow-shaped hill"

Origin: Old English

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Herbert Rank #2,474

Bowden Rank #2,595

Herbert is more popular, ranked #2474 vs #2595 for Bowden.

Is Herbert or Bowden more popular?

Herbert is more popular, ranked #2474 compared to Bowden at #2595 in the United States.

What do Herbert and Bowden mean?

Herbert means "bright army, famous warrior" (Germanic origin). Bowden means "place at the bow-shaped hill" (Old English origin).

Are Herbert and Bowden boy or girl names?

Herbert is primarily a boy name. Bowden is primarily a boy name.