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Bowen
BoyMeaning of Bowen: Welsh: 'son of Owain'
Bowen is a boy's name most strongly associated with Welsh naming. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, and it is one of today's most-chosen names — 268th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025 and 346th in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#268
1,328 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#346
126 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
13,513
First recorded 1913 · peak 2025
Trend
rising
Style: popular
Popularity over time
Gender split
98% boys · 2% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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