Bow vs Emmaus

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

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Popularity Comparison

Bow Rank #7,500
Emmaus Rank #5,757

Emmaus is more popular, ranked #5757 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

Emmaus ___

  • Emmaus James
  • Emmaus John
  • Emmaus Luke
  • Emmaus Paul
  • Emmaus David
  • Emmaus Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Bow

Arrow Scout River Fox Sage

If you choose Emmaus

Ezra Elias Miriam Naomi Tobias

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bow or Emmaus more popular?

Emmaus is more popular, ranked #5757 compared to Bow at #7500 in the United States.

What do Bow and Emmaus mean?

Bow means "curved weapon for shooting arrows" (Old English boga origin). Emmaus means "hot springs, warm wells" (Hebrew origin).

Are Bow and Emmaus boy or girl names?

Bow is primarily a boy name. Emmaus is primarily a boy name.

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