Bow vs Neriah

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

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Neriah

Girl #830 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"lamp of God"

Origin: Hebrew ner (lamp) + Yah (God)

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Jewish African American Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#830
Total SSA Count
327
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Neri, Ria

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Popularity Comparison

Bow Rank #7,500
Neriah Rank #830

Neriah is more popular, ranked #830 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

Neriah ___

  • Neriah Grace
  • Neriah Faith
  • Neriah Hope
  • Neriah Joy
  • Neriah Rose
  • Neriah Mae

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Bow

Arrow Scout River Fox Sage

If you choose Neriah

Zion Micah Elijah Lyric Selah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bow or Neriah more popular?

Neriah is more popular, ranked #830 compared to Bow at #7500 in the United States.

What do Bow and Neriah mean?

Bow means "curved weapon for shooting arrows" (Old English boga origin). Neriah means "lamp of God" (Hebrew ner (lamp) + Yah (God) origin).

Are Bow and Neriah boy or girl names?

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

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