Owen vs Alex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Owen

Boy #26 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"young warrior"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Owen Rank #26

Alex Rank #205

Owen is more popular, ranked #26 vs #205 for Alex.

Is Owen or Alex more popular?

Owen is more popular, ranked #26 compared to Alex at #205 in the United States.

What do Owen and Alex mean?

Owen means "young warrior" (Welsh origin). Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Owen and Alex boy or girl names?

Owen is primarily a boy name. Alex is primarily a boy name.