Wells vs Bowen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wells

Boy #377 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"one who lives near the wells or springs"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #322 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Owen"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh Irish English American

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Wells Rank #377

Bowen Rank #322

Bowen is more popular, ranked #322 vs #377 for Wells.

Is Wells or Bowen more popular?

Bowen is more popular, ranked #322 compared to Wells at #377 in the United States.

What do Wells and Bowen mean?

Wells means "one who lives near the wells or springs" (Old English origin). Bowen means "son of Owen" (Welsh origin).

Are Wells and Bowen boy or girl names?

Wells is primarily a boy name. Bowen is primarily a boy name.