Murray vs Bowden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Murray

Boy #2,744 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lord of the sea"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish English Australian

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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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Murray Rank #2,744

Bowden Rank #2,595

Bowden is more popular, ranked #2595 vs #2744 for Murray.

Is Murray or Bowden more popular?

Bowden is more popular, ranked #2595 compared to Murray at #2744 in the United States.

What do Murray and Bowden mean?

Murray means "lord of the sea" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Bowden means "place at the bow-shaped hill" (Old English origin).

Are Murray and Bowden boy or girl names?

Murray is primarily a boy name. Bowden is primarily a boy name.