Owen vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Owen

Boy #26 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"young warrior"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Owen Rank #26

Gideon Rank #332

Owen is more popular, ranked #26 vs #332 for Gideon.

Is Owen or Gideon more popular?

Owen is more popular, ranked #26 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Owen and Gideon mean?

Owen means "young warrior" (Welsh origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Owen and Gideon boy or girl names?

Owen is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.