George vs Owen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

George

Boy #123 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"farmer, earthworker"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek German Russian Spanish Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#123
Total SSA Count
2,890
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Georgie

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

George Rank #123
Owen Rank #26

Owen is more popular, ranked #26 vs #123 for George.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

George ___

  • George Henry
  • George William
  • George Edward
  • George Alexander
  • George Frederick
  • George Thomas

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 George

Charlotte Archie William Eleanor Arthur

If you choose Owen

Liam Nora Declan Fiona Caleb

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is George or Owen more popular?

Owen is more popular, ranked #26 compared to George at #123 in the United States.

What do George and Owen mean?

George means "farmer, earthworker" (Greek origin). Owen means "young warrior" (Welsh origin).

Are George and Owen boy or girl names?

George is primarily a boy name. Owen is primarily a boy name.

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