Samuel vs Owen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Samuel

Boy #17 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #26 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"young warrior"

Origin: Welsh

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Samuel Rank #17

Owen Rank #26

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

Is Samuel or Owen more popular?

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

What do Samuel and Owen mean?

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

Are Samuel and Owen boy or girl names?

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