Bow vs Davie

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
Davie Rank #3,080

Davie is more popular, ranked #3080 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

Davie ___

  • Davie Rose
  • Davie Mae
  • Davie Jane
  • Davie Grace
  • Davie Louise
  • Davie Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Bow

Arrow Scout River Fox Sage

If you choose Davie

Archie Robbie Elspeth Bonnie Hamish

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bow or Davie more popular?

Davie is more popular, ranked #3080 compared to Bow at #7500 in the United States.

What do Bow and Davie mean?

Bow means "curved weapon for shooting arrows" (Old English boga origin). Davie means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew origin).

Are Bow and Davie boy or girl names?

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

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