Richard vs Owen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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Boy #26 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"young warrior"

Origin: Welsh

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✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Owen Rank #26

Owen is more popular, ranked #26 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Richard or Owen more popular?

Owen is more popular, ranked #26 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Richard and Owen mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Owen means "young warrior" (Welsh origin).

Are Richard and Owen boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Owen is primarily a boy name.