Bowe
Pronunciation: [ b-OH ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Bowe first appeared in US Social Security records in 1977.
Over 175 babies have been named Bowe in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Bowe is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #7,406 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #7,406
- Total SSA Count
- 12
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Illyrian origin
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Old English boga origin
"curved weapon for shooting arrows"
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Old French Arthurian origin
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