Bowen
BOH-en
Popularity
#4383
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
Welsh
Total Births
12,179
Peak Year
#1,106 in 2024
First Recorded
1913
Style
Classic & Timeless, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Bowen is a Welsh name meaning "son of Owen". Owen itself is of Welsh origin, possibly derived from "eoghunn" meaning "well-born" or "noble".
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Numerology
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Famous Namesakes
Bowen Yang
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