Bowen

Meaning of Bowen

Son of Owen; or young Owen.

Bowen has Welsh roots — browse every Welsh baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Bowen

Bowen is more popular than ever, reaching a new high of #266 in 2025 from #722 in 2011.

Notable people named Bowen

• Bowen Yang
  Actor and comedian
• Bowen Stassforth
  Olympic swimmer
• Bowen Byram
  Professional ice hockey player
• Bowen Phillips
  Former NFL player
• Bowen Fielden
  Australian cricketer

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Questions about the name Bowen

What does the name Bowen mean?

Bowen means son of owen; or young owen, and it comes from Welsh origins.

Is Bowen a boy's or a girl's name?

Bowen is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Bowen?

In 2025, Bowen ranked #266 for boys, up from #321 the year before.

When was Bowen most popular?

Bowen peaked at #266 in 2025.