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Bowen is a masculine name used in English. Behind the Name describes it this way: "From a Welsh surname, derived from ap Owain meaning ‘son of Owain’." It ranked #266 for boys in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, from a Welsh surname, derived from ap Owain meaning ‘son of Owain’. The entry lists its usage as English (Modern).
Editorial confidence: established
Popularity
Bowen ranked #266 for boys in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #266 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Bowen mean?
Bowen means "son of Owain", according to Behind the Name.
Is Bowen a popular name?
Bowen ranked #266 for boys in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Bowen a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Bowen appears in the boys' list; Behind the Name labels it masculine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Bowen — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
