Wilder vs Bowen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wilder

Boy #391 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hunter, one who hunts"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #322 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Owen"

Origin: Welsh

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Wilder Rank #391

Bowen Rank #322

Bowen is more popular, ranked #322 vs #391 for Wilder.

Is Wilder or Bowen more popular?

Bowen is more popular, ranked #322 compared to Wilder at #391 in the United States.

What do Wilder and Bowen mean?

Wilder means "hunter, one who hunts" (Old English origin). Bowen means "son of Owen" (Welsh origin).

Are Wilder and Bowen boy or girl names?

Wilder is primarily a boy name. Bowen is primarily a boy name.