| Meaning | archer |
| Origin | English |
| Gender | Boy |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 6 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Bow-man |
This distinctive name carries an air of adventure and timeless strength. Picture a child who grows into someone confident and capable, with a natural affinity for setting goals and hitting targets in life. The name suggests both traditional values and modern sensibility, making it versatile across different settings. Parents who choose this name often appreciate its uniqueness without being overly trendy, and its strong consonant sounds give it a memorable quality. The name works beautifully from playground to boardroom, maintaining its character throughout all life stages. Its rarity ensures that a child named Bowman will likely be the only one in his class, yet it's familiar enough that people won't struggle with pronunciation or spelling.
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| Bowman Foster Ashe | American tennis player |
| Bowman Gray Sr. | American businessman and philanthropist |
| Bowman Elder III | American politician |
| Bowman Wright | Canadian ice hockey player |
| Bowman Brown | American attorney |
| Bowman Ross | American mathematician |
| Bowman DeWitt | American baseball player |
| Bowman Davis | American educator |
| Bowman Hall | Australian cricketer |
| Bowman Harnden | Canadian curler |
| Bowman Lusambo | Zambian politician |
| Bowman Bigalk | American football player |
| Bowman Byrum | American politician |
| Bowman Sterry | English cricketer |
| Bowman Hyland | American basketball player |
| Bowman Neely | American politician |
| Bowman Shearer | Scottish footballer |
| Bowman Wood | American lawyer |
| Bowman Kendrick | American theologian |
| Bowman H. McCall | American naval officer |
| Bowman Leafwing | Fantasy novel character |
| Bowman Hawke | Science fiction character |
| Bowman Stone | Mystery novel character |
| Bowman Greyson | Adventure film character |
| Bowman Drake | Superhero character |
| Bowman Cross | Historical fiction character |
| Bowman Thornfield | Romantic novel character |
| Bowman Steele | Western novel character |
| Bowman Reed | Fantasy role-playing character |
| Bowman Blackwood | Steampunk character |
| Bowman Hartwell | Detective story character |
| Bowman Ravenwood | Fantasy game character |
| Bowman Swift | Science fiction series character |
| Bowman Crestwood | Young adult novel character |
| Bowman Rivers | Action novel character |
| Bowman Sterling | Spy thriller character |
| Bowman Valor | Fantasy series character |
| Bowman Locke | Dystopian novel character |
| Bowman Nightshade | Horror story character |
| Bowman Ashcroft | Historical romance character |