Andrews vs Bowan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Andrews

Boy #6,056 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Andrew"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,056
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Andy, Drew

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Bowan

Boy #5,994 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Owen"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,994
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Bo, Bow

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Andrews Rank #6,056
Bowan Rank #5,994

Bowan is more popular, ranked #5994 vs #6056 for Andrews.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Andrews ___

  • Andrews James
  • Andrews William
  • Andrews Lee
  • Andrews Scott
  • Andrews Blake
  • Andrews Cole

Bowan ___

  • Bowan James
  • Bowan Lee
  • Bowan Cole
  • Bowan Reid
  • Bowan Hugh
  • Bowan Ellis

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Andrews

Harrison Matthews Collins Parker Brooks

If you choose Bowan

Rowan Emrys Nolan Britta Celyn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Andrews or Bowan more popular?

Bowan is more popular, ranked #5994 compared to Andrews at #6056 in the United States.

What do Andrews and Bowan mean?

Andrews means "son of Andrew" (English origin). Bowan means "son of Owen" (Welsh origin).

Are Andrews and Bowan boy or girl names?

Andrews is primarily a boy name. Bowan is primarily a boy name.

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