Owen vs Rory

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Owen

Boy #26 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"young warrior"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #226 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"red king, famous ruler"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Owen Rank #26

Rory Rank #226

Owen is more popular, ranked #26 vs #226 for Rory.

Is Owen or Rory more popular?

Owen is more popular, ranked #26 compared to Rory at #226 in the United States.

What do Owen and Rory mean?

Owen means "young warrior" (Welsh origin). Rory means "red king, famous ruler" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Owen and Rory boy or girl names?

Owen is primarily a boy name. Rory is primarily a boy name.