Bowen vs Gretta

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

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Gretta

Girl #4,387 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pearl"

Origin: Greek via Latin and German

Cultural Roots

German Scandinavian American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,387
Total SSA Count
32
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Gret

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Bowen Rank #322
Gretta Rank #4,387

Bowen is more popular, ranked #322 vs #4387 for Gretta.

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

Gretta ___

  • Gretta Rose
  • Gretta Mae
  • Gretta Jane
  • Gretta Louise
  • Gretta Elise
  • Gretta Anne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Bowen

Owen Rowan Finley Emrys Seren

If you choose Gretta

Ingrid Astrid Sigrid Helga Klaus

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bowen or Gretta more popular?

Bowen is more popular, ranked #322 compared to Gretta at #4387 in the United States.

What do Bowen and Gretta mean?

Bowen means "son of Owen" (Welsh origin). Gretta means "pearl" (Greek via Latin and German origin).

Are Bowen and Gretta boy or girl names?

Bowen is primarily a boy name. Gretta is primarily a girl name.

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