Bowen
Welsh · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Bowen
Bowen is a Welsh surname-turned-given name meaning "son of Owen," derived from the Welsh ap Owain ("son of Owen").
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Etymology
Bowen is a Welsh surname-turned-given name meaning "son of Owen," derived from the Welsh ap Owain ("son of Owen"). It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in Wales and the United States, with no specific religious affiliation; notable historical context includes its use as a surname among Welsh nobility.
Bowen currently ranks #266 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2025.
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