Owen vs Max

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Owen

Boy #26 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"young warrior"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #175 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"greatest"

Origin: Latin

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Owen Rank #26

Max Rank #175

Owen is more popular, ranked #26 vs #175 for Max.

Is Owen or Max more popular?

Owen is more popular, ranked #26 compared to Max at #175 in the United States.

What do Owen and Max mean?

Owen means "young warrior" (Welsh origin). Max means "greatest" (Latin origin).

Are Owen and Max boy or girl names?

Owen is primarily a boy name. Max is primarily a boy name.