Owen vs David

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Owen

Boy #26 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"young warrior"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #31 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved, darling"

Origin: Hebrew Dawid from dod

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Owen Rank #26

David Rank #31

Owen is more popular, ranked #26 vs #31 for David.

Is Owen or David more popular?

Owen is more popular, ranked #26 compared to David at #31 in the United States.

What do Owen and David mean?

Owen means "young warrior" (Welsh origin). David means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew Dawid from dod origin).

Are Owen and David boy or girl names?

Owen is primarily a boy name. David is primarily a boy name.