Robert vs Owen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Robert

Boy #90 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright fame"

Origin: Old High German (hrod + beraht)

English French German Scottish

24 High Risk

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Boy #26 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"young warrior"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh Irish English Scottish

✓ All Clear

Robert Rank #90

Owen Rank #26

Owen is more popular, ranked #26 vs #90 for Robert.

Is Robert or Owen more popular?

Owen is more popular, ranked #26 compared to Robert at #90 in the United States.

What do Robert and Owen mean?

Robert means "bright fame" (Old High German (hrod + beraht) origin). Owen means "young warrior" (Welsh origin).

Are Robert and Owen boy or girl names?

Robert is primarily a boy name. Owen is primarily a boy name.