Owen vs Maxwell

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Owen

Boy #26 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"young warrior"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh Irish English Scottish

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Boy #182 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Mack's spring, great stream"

Origin: Scottish

Scottish English American

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Owen Rank #26

Maxwell Rank #182

Owen is more popular, ranked #26 vs #182 for Maxwell.

Is Owen or Maxwell more popular?

Owen is more popular, ranked #26 compared to Maxwell at #182 in the United States.

What do Owen and Maxwell mean?

Owen means "young warrior" (Welsh origin). Maxwell means "Mack's spring, great stream" (Scottish origin).

Are Owen and Maxwell boy or girl names?

Owen is primarily a boy name. Maxwell is primarily a boy name.