Owen vs Peter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Owen

Boy #26 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"young warrior"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh Irish English Scottish

✓ All Clear

Boy #192 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek

English Greek Dutch Scandinavian German

12 High Risk

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Owen Rank #26

Peter Rank #192

Owen is more popular, ranked #26 vs #192 for Peter.

Is Owen or Peter more popular?

Owen is more popular, ranked #26 compared to Peter at #192 in the United States.

What do Owen and Peter mean?

Owen means "young warrior" (Welsh origin). Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin).

Are Owen and Peter boy or girl names?

Owen is primarily a boy name. Peter is primarily a boy name.