Owen vs Adam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Owen

Boy #26 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"young warrior"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #100 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man, mankind, human"

Origin: Hebrew (adamah, earth)

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Owen Rank #26

Adam Rank #100

Owen is more popular, ranked #26 vs #100 for Adam.

Is Owen or Adam more popular?

Owen is more popular, ranked #26 compared to Adam at #100 in the United States.

What do Owen and Adam mean?

Owen means "young warrior" (Welsh origin). Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin).

Are Owen and Adam boy or girl names?

Owen is primarily a boy name. Adam is primarily a boy name.