Owen vs Ivan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Owen

Boy #26 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"young warrior"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #153 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (via Slavic)

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Owen Rank #26

Ivan Rank #153

Owen is more popular, ranked #26 vs #153 for Ivan.

Is Owen or Ivan more popular?

Owen is more popular, ranked #26 compared to Ivan at #153 in the United States.

What do Owen and Ivan mean?

Owen means "young warrior" (Welsh origin). Ivan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (via Slavic) origin).

Are Owen and Ivan boy or girl names?

Owen is primarily a boy name. Ivan is primarily a boy name.