Kenneth vs Bowen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kenneth

Boy #284 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"handsome; fair one"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach)

Scottish Irish 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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Kenneth Rank #284

Bowen Rank #322

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 vs #322 for Bowen.

Is Kenneth or Bowen more popular?

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 compared to Bowen at #322 in the United States.

What do Kenneth and Bowen mean?

Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin). Bowen means "son of Owen" (Welsh origin).

Are Kenneth and Bowen boy or girl names?

Kenneth is primarily a boy name. Bowen is primarily a boy name.