Owen vs Charles

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Owen

Boy #26 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"young warrior"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #51 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man"

Origin: Germanic

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Owen Rank #26

Charles Rank #51

Owen is more popular, ranked #26 vs #51 for Charles.

Is Owen or Charles more popular?

Owen is more popular, ranked #26 compared to Charles at #51 in the United States.

What do Owen and Charles mean?

Owen means "young warrior" (Welsh origin). Charles means "free man" (Germanic origin).

Are Owen and Charles boy or girl names?

Owen is primarily a boy name. Charles is primarily a boy name.