Owyn vs Tiernan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Owyn

Boy #4,286 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"young warrior"

Origin: Celtic/Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh Irish American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,286
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Owy

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Popularity Comparison

Owyn Rank #4,286
Tiernan Rank #4,184

Tiernan is more popular, ranked #4184 vs #4286 for Owyn.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Owyn ___

  • Owyn James
  • Owyn Cole
  • Owyn Reid
  • Owyn Rhys
  • Owyn Finn
  • Owyn Grey

Tiernan ___

  • Tiernan James
  • Tiernan Patrick
  • Tiernan Conor
  • Tiernan Finn
  • Tiernan Sean
  • Tiernan Declan

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Owyn

Rhys Finn Isla Wren Rowan

If you choose Tiernan

Declan Niamh Cormac Saoirse Ronan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Owyn or Tiernan more popular?

Tiernan is more popular, ranked #4184 compared to Owyn at #4286 in the United States.

What do Owyn and Tiernan mean?

Owyn means "young warrior" (Celtic/Welsh origin). Tiernan means "lord, chief, ruler" (Old Irish origin).

Are Owyn and Tiernan boy or girl names?

Owyn is primarily a boy name. Tiernan is primarily a boy name.

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