Bowen
Meaning
"son of Owen"
Origin: Welsh
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #322
- Total SSA Count
- 1,074
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Bo, Bow
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"son of Owen"
Origin: Welsh
"crooked nose"
Origin: Scottish Gaelic
Bowen is more popular, ranked #322 vs #429 for Kameron.
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Bowen is more popular, ranked #322 compared to Kameron at #429 in the United States.
Bowen means "son of Owen" (Welsh origin). Kameron means "crooked nose" (Scottish Gaelic origin).
Bowen is primarily a boy name. Kameron is primarily a boy name.