Kowen vs Bowden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kowen

Boy #2,776 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hollow, small cavity"

Origin: Scottish/Irish Gaelic 'cobhan'

American Contemporary

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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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Kowen Rank #2,776

Bowden Rank #2,595

Bowden is more popular, ranked #2595 vs #2776 for Kowen.

Is Kowen or Bowden more popular?

Bowden is more popular, ranked #2595 compared to Kowen at #2776 in the United States.

What do Kowen and Bowden mean?

Kowen means "hollow, small cavity" (Scottish/Irish Gaelic 'cobhan' origin). Bowden means "place at the bow-shaped hill" (Old English origin).

Are Kowen and Bowden boy or girl names?

Kowen is primarily a boy name. Bowden is primarily a boy name.