Stephen vs Bowen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Stephen

Boy #378 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Ancient Greek

English Irish Greek American

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Boy #322 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Owen"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh Irish English American

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Stephen Rank #378

Bowen Rank #322

Bowen is more popular, ranked #322 vs #378 for Stephen.

Is Stephen or Bowen more popular?

Bowen is more popular, ranked #322 compared to Stephen at #378 in the United States.

What do Stephen and Bowen mean?

Stephen means "crown, wreath" (Ancient Greek origin). Bowen means "son of Owen" (Welsh origin).

Are Stephen and Bowen boy or girl names?

Stephen is primarily a boy name. Bowen is primarily a boy name.