King vs Bowen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

King

Boy #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #322 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Owen"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh Irish English American

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King Rank #343

Bowen Rank #322

Bowen is more popular, ranked #322 vs #343 for King.

Is King or Bowen more popular?

Bowen is more popular, ranked #322 compared to King at #343 in the United States.

What do King and Bowen mean?

King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin). Bowen means "son of Owen" (Welsh origin).

Are King and Bowen boy or girl names?

King is primarily a boy name. Bowen is primarily a boy name.