Owen vs August

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Owen

Boy #26 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"young warrior"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

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Owen Rank #26

August Rank #88

Owen is more popular, ranked #26 vs #88 for August.

Is Owen or August more popular?

Owen is more popular, ranked #26 compared to August at #88 in the United States.

What do Owen and August mean?

Owen means "young warrior" (Welsh origin). August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin).

Are Owen and August boy or girl names?

Owen is primarily a boy name. August is primarily a boy name.