Owen vs Barrett

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Owen

Boy #26 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"young warrior"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh Irish English Scottish

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Boy #186 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bear strength, brave as a bear"

Origin: Germanic

English American Germanic

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Owen Rank #26

Barrett Rank #186

Owen is more popular, ranked #26 vs #186 for Barrett.

Is Owen or Barrett more popular?

Owen is more popular, ranked #26 compared to Barrett at #186 in the United States.

What do Owen and Barrett mean?

Owen means "young warrior" (Welsh origin). Barrett means "bear strength, brave as a bear" (Germanic origin).

Are Owen and Barrett boy or girl names?

Owen is primarily a boy name. Barrett is primarily a boy name.