Bowman
Meaning
"archer, bow-wielder"
Origin: Old English
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #2,526
- Total SSA Count
- 53
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Bo, Bow
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"archer, bow-wielder"
Origin: Old English
"nobleman, marquess, border guardian"
Origin: French
Marquise is more popular, ranked #2339 vs #2526 for Bowman.
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Marquise is more popular, ranked #2339 compared to Bowman at #2526 in the United States.
Bowman means "archer, bow-wielder" (Old English origin). Marquise means "nobleman, marquess, border guardian" (French origin).
Bowman is primarily a boy name. Marquise is primarily a boy name.