Herman vs Bowden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Herman

Boy #2,654 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"army man, soldier"

Origin: Germanic

German Dutch Scandinavian English

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Boy #2,595 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"place at the bow-shaped hill"

Origin: Old English

English Scottish American

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Herman Rank #2,654

Bowden Rank #2,595

Bowden is more popular, ranked #2595 vs #2654 for Herman.

Is Herman or Bowden more popular?

Bowden is more popular, ranked #2595 compared to Herman at #2654 in the United States.

What do Herman and Bowden mean?

Herman means "army man, soldier" (Germanic origin). Bowden means "place at the bow-shaped hill" (Old English origin).

Are Herman and Bowden boy or girl names?

Herman is primarily a boy name. Bowden is primarily a boy name.