Owen vs Ryan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Owen

Boy #26 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"young warrior"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #87 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little king"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (O'Riain)

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Owen Rank #26

Ryan Rank #87

Owen is more popular, ranked #26 vs #87 for Ryan.

Is Owen or Ryan more popular?

Owen is more popular, ranked #26 compared to Ryan at #87 in the United States.

What do Owen and Ryan mean?

Owen means "young warrior" (Welsh origin). Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin).

Are Owen and Ryan boy or girl names?

Owen is primarily a boy name. Ryan is primarily a boy name.