Bowman
BOH-mun
Popularity
#2523
Letters
6
Syllables
2
Origin
English
Total Births
964
Peak Year
#53 in 2024
First Recorded
1884
Style
Nature-Inspired, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Bowman is an English surname turned given name, referring to an archer or one who lives near an archer's dwelling. It describes someone skilled with a bow and arrow.
Numerology
The Seeker
Wise, introspective, and spiritual. These names carry depth and a quiet inner power.
Famous Namesakes
Isaiah Bowman
American geographer and academic administrator
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