Owen vs John

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Owen

Boy #26 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"young warrior"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Owen Rank #26

John Rank #21

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #26 for Owen.

Is Owen or John more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Owen at #26 in the United States.

What do Owen and John mean?

Owen means "young warrior" (Welsh origin). John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Owen and John boy or girl names?

Owen is primarily a boy name. John is primarily a boy name.