Bowie

Meaning of Bowie

Bowie is a surname that comes from the Scottish and Irish Gaelic word "buidhe," which means "yellow-haired" or "fair-haired."

Bowie has Scottish, Irish roots — browse every Scottish, Irish baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Bowie

After ranking as high as #951 in 2021, Bowie has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Bowie

• David Bowie
  Iconic singer and songwriter
• Ryan Bowie
  American football player
• Lester Bowie
  Jazz trumpeter and composer
• Sam Bowie
  Former professional basketball player
• Angus Bowie
  Australian rules footballer

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Questions about the name Bowie

What does the name Bowie mean?

Bowie means bowie is a surname that comes from the scottish and irish gaelic word "buidhe," which means "yellow-haired" or "fair-haired.", and it comes from Scottish, Irish origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Bowie?

Bowie did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Bowie most popular?

Bowie peaked at #951 in 2021.