John vs Owen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

John

Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #26 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"young warrior"

Origin: Welsh

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John Rank #21

Owen Rank #26

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #26 for Owen.

Is John or Owen more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Owen at #26 in the United States.

What do John and Owen mean?

John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Owen means "young warrior" (Welsh origin).

Are John and Owen boy or girl names?

John is primarily a boy name. Owen is primarily a boy name.