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At a Glance: Name: Bowen – Meaning: son of Owen – Origin: Welsh – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: BOH-en
Bowen is a Welsh name that means "son of Owen," pronounced BOH-en. It's a name with a clear, direct link back to Owen, giving it a straightforward, family-rooted feel for parents drawn to Welsh naming traditions.
Meaning & Origin of Bowen
Meaning: Son of owen.
Origin: Welsh.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Bowen
Phonetic: BOH-en IPA: /ˈboʊən/
Popularity of Bowen
Bowen ranked #321 among U.S. baby boy names in 2024, given to 1,074 boys that year — its highest point in Social Security's records, which stretch back to 1913.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1913–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Bowen mean?
Son of owen. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Bowen)
How do you pronounce Bowen?
Bowen is pronounced BOH-en (IPA: /ˈboʊən/).
Is Bowen a popular name right now?
Bowen is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #321 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1913–2024.)
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