Owen vs Samuel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Owen

Boy #26 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"young warrior"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #17 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Owen Rank #26

Samuel Rank #17

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 vs #26 for Owen.

Is Owen or Samuel more popular?

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 compared to Owen at #26 in the United States.

What do Owen and Samuel mean?

Owen means "young warrior" (Welsh origin). Samuel means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Owen and Samuel boy or girl names?

Owen is primarily a boy name. Samuel is primarily a boy name.