Bowen

Meaning of Bowen

Bowen is a male name of English origin, pronounced as BOH-wen in both American and British English. It has an alternative spelling variation as Bowan. The popularity of the name Bowen has seen some fluctuation over the years in the United States. According to data for newborns, its popularity peaked in 2021 with an occurrence of 888 babies given this name, ranking it at 366. However, it has maintained a steady presence on the list since then. Although not excessively common, Bowen is a distinctive and strong choice for those seeking a somewhat unique name for their son.

Pronunciation

American English

  • Pronunced as BOH-wen (/boʊwən/)

British English

  • Pronunced as BOH-wen (/bɔˈwən/)

U.S. Popularity Chart

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Notable People Named Bowen

Bowen Yang is an Australian-born American actor, comedian, and writer who made history as the first Chinese-American, Australian-American, and openly gay male cast member on Saturday Night Live, and was the first SNL featured player to be nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award in 2021.
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