Owen vs Adrian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Adrian

Boy #72 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"from Hadria, of the Adriatic"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Latin English Spanish Romanian Polish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#72
Total SSA Count
4,617
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Owen Rank #26
Adrian Rank #72

Owen is more popular, ranked #26 vs #72 for Adrian.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Owen or Adrian more popular?

Owen is more popular, ranked #26 compared to Adrian at #72 in the United States.

What do Owen and Adrian mean?

Owen means "young warrior" (Welsh origin). Adrian means "from Hadria, of the Adriatic" (Latin origin).

Are Owen and Adrian boy or girl names?

Owen is primarily a boy name. Adrian is primarily a boy name.

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