Lief vs Bow

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bow

Boy #7,500 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"curved weapon for shooting arrows"

Origin: Old English boga

Cultural Roots

English American Contemporary

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#7,500
Total SSA Count
11
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Lief Rank #7,911
Bow Rank #7,500

Bow is more popular, ranked #7500 vs #7911 for Lief.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lief or Bow more popular?

Bow is more popular, ranked #7500 compared to Lief at #7911 in the United States.

What do Lief and Bow mean?

Bow means "curved weapon for shooting arrows" (Old English boga origin).

Are Lief and Bow boy or girl names?

Lief is primarily a boy name. Bow is primarily a boy name.

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