Bowen vs Cillian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bowen

Boy #322 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Owen"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#322
Total SSA Count
1,074
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Bo, Bow

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Bowen Rank #322
Cillian Rank #464

Bowen is more popular, ranked #322 vs #464 for Cillian.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Bowen ___

  • Bowen James
  • Bowen Lee
  • Bowen Grey
  • Bowen Reid
  • Bowen Cole
  • Bowen Thomas

Cillian ___

  • Cillian James
  • Cillian Patrick
  • Cillian Michael
  • Cillian Finn
  • Cillian Declan
  • Cillian Joseph

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Bowen

Owen Rowan Finley Emrys Seren

If you choose Cillian

Declan Finn Conor Siobhan Saoirse

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bowen or Cillian more popular?

Bowen is more popular, ranked #322 compared to Cillian at #464 in the United States.

What do Bowen and Cillian mean?

Bowen means "son of Owen" (Welsh origin). Cillian means "strife, war" (Old Irish origin).

Are Bowen and Cillian boy or girl names?

Bowen is primarily a boy name. Cillian is primarily a boy name.

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