Bow vs Raegan

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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Raegan

Girl #458 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little ruler, impulsive one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#458
Total SSA Count
682
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Rae, Rae-Rae

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Bow Rank #7,500
Raegan Rank #458

Raegan is more popular, ranked #458 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

Raegan ___

  • Raegan Grace
  • Raegan Mae
  • Raegan Elizabeth
  • Raegan Claire
  • Raegan Ann
  • Raegan Kate

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Bow

Arrow Scout River Fox Sage

If you choose Raegan

Riley Finley Kennedy Quinn Sloane

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bow or Raegan more popular?

Raegan is more popular, ranked #458 compared to Bow at #7500 in the United States.

What do Bow and Raegan mean?

Bow means "curved weapon for shooting arrows" (Old English boga origin). Raegan means "little ruler, impulsive one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Bow and Raegan boy or girl names?

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

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