Leven vs Bowan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leven

Boy #5,885 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"elm (river or settlement by elm trees)"

Origin: Brittonic/Gaelic

Scottish English Welsh

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Boy #5,994 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Owen"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh Irish American

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Leven Rank #5,885

Bowan Rank #5,994

Leven is more popular, ranked #5885 vs #5994 for Bowan.

Is Leven or Bowan more popular?

Leven is more popular, ranked #5885 compared to Bowan at #5994 in the United States.

What do Leven and Bowan mean?

Leven means "elm (river or settlement by elm trees)" (Brittonic/Gaelic origin). Bowan means "son of Owen" (Welsh origin).

Are Leven and Bowan boy or girl names?

Leven is primarily a boy name. Bowan is primarily a boy name.