Bowers

German

"farmer, tiller of the soil"

Bowers Origin and Meaning

The name Bowers is a boy's name.

Bowers is an English occupational surname that has transitioned into occasional use as a given name. Derived from Old English, it originally referred to someone who worked as a bower maker (a builder of bows for archery) or someone who dwelled near a bower (an arbor or shaded recess). As a first name, Bowers embodies strength and craftsmanship while maintaining a distinctive edge. While still uncommon as a first name, it follows the modern trend of using traditional surnames as given names, appealing to parents seeking a name with historical resonance and a masculine, distinguished quality. The name has a sophisticated sound with its simple two-syllable structure ending in the popular 's' finish.