Owen vs Hunter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Owen

Boy #26 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"young warrior"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh Irish English Scottish

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Boy #128 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who hunts"

Origin: Old English

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Owen Rank #26

Hunter Rank #128

Owen is more popular, ranked #26 vs #128 for Hunter.

Is Owen or Hunter more popular?

Owen is more popular, ranked #26 compared to Hunter at #128 in the United States.

What do Owen and Hunter mean?

Owen means "young warrior" (Welsh origin). Hunter means "one who hunts" (Old English origin).

Are Owen and Hunter boy or girl names?

Owen is primarily a boy name. Hunter is primarily a boy name.