Owen vs Evan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Owen

Boy #26 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"young warrior"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

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Owen Rank #26

Evan Rank #143

Owen is more popular, ranked #26 vs #143 for Evan.

Is Owen or Evan more popular?

Owen is more popular, ranked #26 compared to Evan at #143 in the United States.

What do Owen and Evan mean?

Owen means "young warrior" (Welsh origin). Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin).

Are Owen and Evan boy or girl names?

Owen is primarily a boy name. Evan is primarily a boy name.