Bow vs Stevan

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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Stevan

Boy #7,481 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"crown, wreath, garland"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Serbian Croatian Macedonian Bosnian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#7,481
Total SSA Count
11
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Steve, Stev, Van

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Popularity Comparison

Bow Rank #7,500
Stevan Rank #7,481

Stevan is more popular, ranked #7481 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

Stevan ___

  • Stevan Milos
  • Stevan Aleksandar
  • Stevan James
  • Stevan Michael
  • Stevan Ivan

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Bow

Arrow Scout River Fox Sage

If you choose Stevan

Nikola Ivan Marija Ana Dragan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bow or Stevan more popular?

Stevan is more popular, ranked #7481 compared to Bow at #7500 in the United States.

What do Bow and Stevan mean?

Bow means "curved weapon for shooting arrows" (Old English boga origin). Stevan means "crown, wreath, garland" (Greek origin).

Are Bow and Stevan boy or girl names?

Bow is primarily a boy name. Stevan is primarily a boy name.

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