Owen vs Hayden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Owen

Boy #26 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"young warrior"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh Irish English Scottish

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Boy #154 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hay valley, hedged valley"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Owen Rank #26

Hayden Rank #154

Owen is more popular, ranked #26 vs #154 for Hayden.

Is Owen or Hayden more popular?

Owen is more popular, ranked #26 compared to Hayden at #154 in the United States.

What do Owen and Hayden mean?

Owen means "young warrior" (Welsh origin). Hayden means "hay valley, hedged valley" (Old English origin).

Are Owen and Hayden boy or girl names?

Owen is primarily a boy name. Hayden is primarily a boy name.