Paul vs Bowen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paul

Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Boy #322 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Owen"

Origin: Welsh

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Paul Rank #264

Bowen Rank #322

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 vs #322 for Bowen.

Is Paul or Bowen more popular?

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 compared to Bowen at #322 in the United States.

What do Paul and Bowen mean?

Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin). Bowen means "son of Owen" (Welsh origin).

Are Paul and Bowen boy or girl names?

Paul is primarily a boy name. Bowen is primarily a boy name.