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Leven vs Owen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leven

Boy #5,885 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"elm (river or settlement by elm trees)"

Origin: Brittonic/Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish English Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,885
Total SSA Count
16
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

Leven Rank #5,885
Owen Rank #26

Owen is more popular, ranked #26 vs #5885 for Leven.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Leven or Owen more popular?

Owen is more popular, ranked #26 compared to Leven at #5885 in the United States.

What do Leven and Owen mean?

Leven means "elm (river or settlement by elm trees)" (Brittonic/Gaelic origin). Owen means "young warrior" (Welsh origin).

Are Leven and Owen boy or girl names?

Leven is primarily a boy name. Owen is primarily a boy name.

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