Bow vs Kratos

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
Kratos Rank #7,470

Kratos is more popular, ranked #7470 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

Kratos ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Bow

Arrow Scout River Fox Sage

If you choose Kratos

No sibling data available yet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bow or Kratos more popular?

Kratos is more popular, ranked #7470 compared to Bow at #7500 in the United States.

What do Bow and Kratos mean?

Bow means "curved weapon for shooting arrows" (Old English boga origin).

Are Bow and Kratos boy or girl names?

Bow is primarily a boy name. Kratos is primarily a boy name.

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