Owen vs Matthew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Owen

Boy #26 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"young warrior"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #33 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh

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Owen Rank #26

Matthew Rank #33

Owen is more popular, ranked #26 vs #33 for Matthew.

Is Owen or Matthew more popular?

Owen is more popular, ranked #26 compared to Matthew at #33 in the United States.

What do Owen and Matthew mean?

Owen means "young warrior" (Welsh origin). Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin).

Are Owen and Matthew boy or girl names?

Owen is primarily a boy name. Matthew is primarily a boy name.