Bowden vs Murray

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bowden

Boy #2,595 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"place at the bow-shaped hill"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English Scottish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,595
Total SSA Count
51
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Bo, Bow

Playground Safety Score

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Murray

Boy #2,744 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lord of the sea"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,744
Total SSA Count
48
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mur

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Bowden Rank #2,595
Murray Rank #2,744

Bowden is more popular, ranked #2595 vs #2744 for Murray.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Bowden ___

  • Bowden James
  • Bowden Lee
  • Bowden Cole
  • Bowden Grey
  • Bowden Thomas
  • Bowden Reid

Murray ___

  • Murray James
  • Murray William
  • Murray Alexander
  • Murray Ross
  • Murray Grant

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Bowden

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If you choose Murray

Angus Hamish Fraser Catriona Fiona

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bowden or Murray more popular?

Bowden is more popular, ranked #2595 compared to Murray at #2744 in the United States.

What do Bowden and Murray mean?

Bowden means "place at the bow-shaped hill" (Old English origin). Murray means "lord of the sea" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Bowden and Murray boy or girl names?

Bowden is primarily a boy name. Murray is primarily a boy name.

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