Kevin vs Bowen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kevin

Boy #196 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome at birth"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

English Irish American German French

✓ All Clear

Boy #322 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Owen"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh Irish English American

✓ All Clear

Kevin Rank #196

Bowen Rank #322

Kevin is more popular, ranked #196 vs #322 for Bowen.

Is Kevin or Bowen more popular?

Kevin is more popular, ranked #196 compared to Bowen at #322 in the United States.

What do Kevin and Bowen mean?

Kevin means "handsome at birth" (Irish Gaelic origin). Bowen means "son of Owen" (Welsh origin).

Are Kevin and Bowen boy or girl names?

Kevin is primarily a boy name. Bowen is primarily a boy name.