Matthew vs Owen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Matthew

Boy #33 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh

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Boy #26 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"young warrior"

Origin: Welsh

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Matthew Rank #33

Owen Rank #26

Owen is more popular, ranked #26 vs #33 for Matthew.

Is Matthew or Owen more popular?

Owen is more popular, ranked #26 compared to Matthew at #33 in the United States.

What do Matthew and Owen mean?

Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin). Owen means "young warrior" (Welsh origin).

Are Matthew and Owen boy or girl names?

Matthew is primarily a boy name. Owen is primarily a boy name.