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Ivan vs Owen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ivan

Boy #153 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (via Slavic)

Cultural Roots

Russian Ukrainian Croatian Spanish Bulgarian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#153
Total SSA Count
2,340
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Owen

Boy #26 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"young warrior"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh Irish English Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#26
Total SSA Count
7,574
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Ivan Rank #153
Owen Rank #26

Owen is more popular, ranked #26 vs #153 for Ivan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ivan or Owen more popular?

Owen is more popular, ranked #26 compared to Ivan at #153 in the United States.

What do Ivan and Owen mean?

Ivan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (via Slavic) origin). Owen means "young warrior" (Welsh origin).

Are Ivan and Owen boy or girl names?

Ivan is primarily a boy name. Owen is primarily a boy name.

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