Owen vs Leon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Owen

Boy #26 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"young warrior"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #141 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Greek

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Owen Rank #26

Leon Rank #141

Owen is more popular, ranked #26 vs #141 for Leon.

Is Owen or Leon more popular?

Owen is more popular, ranked #26 compared to Leon at #141 in the United States.

What do Owen and Leon mean?

Owen means "young warrior" (Welsh origin). Leon means "lion" (Greek origin).

Are Owen and Leon boy or girl names?

Owen is primarily a boy name. Leon is primarily a boy name.