Owen vs Luke

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Owen

Boy #26 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"young warrior"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #34 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"man from Lucania"

Origin: Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy

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Owen Rank #26

Luke Rank #34

Owen is more popular, ranked #26 vs #34 for Luke.

Is Owen or Luke more popular?

Owen is more popular, ranked #26 compared to Luke at #34 in the United States.

What do Owen and Luke mean?

Owen means "young warrior" (Welsh origin). Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin).

Are Owen and Luke boy or girl names?

Owen is primarily a boy name. Luke is primarily a boy name.