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π Bow
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How to Pronounce Bow
Pronounced BOH
π Hear it /ΛboΚ/ High β§ copy
Meaning: A short modern name, variously a short form of Bowen/Bodhi and the word bow (as in a bow and arrow, or a knot of ribbon); routes layered Low β§ copy
In 30 seconds: A short modern name; a Bowen/Bodhi short form: Bow. Crisp, modern, and warm.
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Meaning A short modern name, variously a short form of Bowen/Bodhi and the word bow (as in a bow and arrow, or a knot of ribbon); routes layered
U.S. rank (2025) #6506 β Rising
2025 U.S. births 13 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year 2022
Total births (all-time) β 247
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Shop mom essentials Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data peak 2022 1980 2025 U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data .
History & Origin Bow is a short modern name, variously a short form of Bowen /Bodhi and the word bow (as in a bow and arrow, or a knot of ribbon; routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name (said 'BOH').
It registers thinly in records. Rare, a-short-name, and modern.
Did you know? Bow is a short modern name, variously a short form of Bowen/Bodhi and the word bow β a crisp, modern name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'BOH').
Overall data confidence 30%
U.S. Social Security Administration name files β routes layered
Variations Beau Bo Bowe
Nicknames β
Famous Bearers Famous bearers coming soon. If you like Bowβ¦ Beau β a sound-neighbor 'handsome' boys' name Bo β a kin short spelling Bowen β a name it shortens Bode β a fellow short Bo- boys' name Frequently Asked What does the name Bow mean? Bow is a short modern name, variously a form of Bowen/Bodhi and the word bow; the routes are layered.
How do you pronounce Bow? It's said BOH /ΛboΚ/ β one syllable.
Is Bow a boy or girl name? Bow is used here as a boy's name.
How popular is Bow? Bow is a very rare name in the U.S.
