Bow vs Carrie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bow

Boy #7,500 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"curved weapon for shooting arrows"

Origin: Old English boga

Cultural Roots

English American Contemporary

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#7,500
Total SSA Count
11
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Bow Rank #7,500
Carrie Rank #3,054

Carrie is more popular, ranked #3054 vs #7500 for Bow.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Bow ___

  • Bow James
  • Bow River
  • Bow Arrow
  • Bow Hunter
  • Bow Lee
  • Bow Scout

Carrie ___

  • Carrie Ann
  • Carrie Grace
  • Carrie Jo
  • Carrie Lynn
  • Carrie Mae

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Bow

Arrow Scout River Fox Sage

If you choose Carrie

Maggie Sadie Ellie Tommy Danny

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bow or Carrie more popular?

Carrie is more popular, ranked #3054 compared to Bow at #7500 in the United States.

What do Bow and Carrie mean?

Bow means "curved weapon for shooting arrows" (Old English boga origin). Carrie means "free woman, strong" (Old High German origin).

Are Bow and Carrie boy or girl names?

Bow is primarily a boy name. Carrie is primarily a girl name.

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