Owen vs Theo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Owen

Boy #26 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"young warrior"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #80 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Greek (theodoros)

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Owen Rank #26

Theo Rank #80

Owen is more popular, ranked #26 vs #80 for Theo.

Is Owen or Theo more popular?

Owen is more popular, ranked #26 compared to Theo at #80 in the United States.

What do Owen and Theo mean?

Owen means "young warrior" (Welsh origin). Theo means "gift of God" (Greek (theodoros) origin).

Are Owen and Theo boy or girl names?

Owen is primarily a boy name. Theo is primarily a boy name.