Jet vs Bowie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jet

Boy #1,354 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"black gemstone (fossilized wood)"

Origin: Old French/Greek

English Dutch American

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Boy #1,211 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"yellow-haired, blonde"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American English

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Jet Rank #1,354

Bowie Rank #1,211

Bowie is more popular, ranked #1211 vs #1354 for Jet.

Is Jet or Bowie more popular?

Bowie is more popular, ranked #1211 compared to Jet at #1354 in the United States.

What do Jet and Bowie mean?

Jet means "black gemstone (fossilized wood)" (Old French/Greek origin). Bowie means "yellow-haired, blonde" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Jet and Bowie boy or girl names?

Jet is primarily a boy name. Bowie is primarily a boy name.