Terry vs Bowie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Terry

Boy #1,187 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"power of the tribe"

Origin: Germanic

English American Irish

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Boy #1,211 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"yellow-haired, blonde"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American English

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Terry Rank #1,187

Bowie Rank #1,211

Terry is more popular, ranked #1187 vs #1211 for Bowie.

Is Terry or Bowie more popular?

Terry is more popular, ranked #1187 compared to Bowie at #1211 in the United States.

What do Terry and Bowie mean?

Terry means "power of the tribe" (Germanic origin). Bowie means "yellow-haired, blonde" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Terry and Bowie boy or girl names?

Terry is primarily a boy name. Bowie is primarily a boy name.