David vs Owen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

David

Boy #31 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, dear"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Spanish French Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#31
Total SSA Count
7,317
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dave, Davie, Davo

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

David Rank #31
Owen Rank #26

Owen is more popular, ranked #26 vs #31 for David.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

David ___

  • David James
  • David Michael
  • David Robert
  • David Thomas
  • David Andrew
  • David John

Owen ___

  • Owen James
  • Owen Thomas
  • Owen Patrick
  • Owen Lee
  • Owen Alexander
  • Owen Michael

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose David

Jonathan Hannah Samuel Rachel Benjamin

If you choose Owen

Liam Nora Declan Fiona Caleb

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is David or Owen more popular?

Owen is more popular, ranked #26 compared to David at #31 in the United States.

What do David and Owen mean?

David means "beloved, dear" (Hebrew origin). Owen means "young warrior" (Welsh origin).

Are David and Owen boy or girl names?

David is primarily a boy name. Owen is primarily a boy name.

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