Owen vs Elmer

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Owen

Boy #26 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"young warrior"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #1,169 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble and famous"

Origin: Old English

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Owen Rank #26

Elmer Rank #1,169

Owen is more popular, ranked #26 vs #1169 for Elmer.

Is Owen or Elmer more popular?

Owen is more popular, ranked #26 compared to Elmer at #1169 in the United States.

What do Owen and Elmer mean?

Owen means "young warrior" (Welsh origin). Elmer means "noble and famous" (Old English origin).

Are Owen and Elmer boy or girl names?

Owen is primarily a boy name. Elmer is primarily a boy name.