Nicolas vs Bowen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicolas

Boy #184 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #322 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Owen"

Origin: Welsh

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Nicolas Rank #184

Bowen Rank #322

Nicolas is more popular, ranked #184 vs #322 for Bowen.

Is Nicolas or Bowen more popular?

Nicolas is more popular, ranked #184 compared to Bowen at #322 in the United States.

What do Nicolas and Bowen mean?

Nicolas means "victory of the people" (Greek origin). Bowen means "son of Owen" (Welsh origin).

Are Nicolas and Bowen boy or girl names?

Nicolas is primarily a boy name. Bowen is primarily a boy name.