What does the name Owen mean?

The name Owen means "Well-born".

What is the origin of the name Owen?

Owen is a name of Welsh origin.

In 2023, 7,574 babies were named Owen in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

Yes, Owen is traditionally used as a boy's name.

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Births Last Year: 7,574 →

All-Time Total: 236,032

Peak Year: 2016

Owen is a Welsh name derived from the Old Welsh name Owain, which possibly means "born of yew" or "young warrior."

Boy names closely related to Owen

Theodore Wesley Declan Henry Jack Connor Grant Finn

Girl names closely related to Owen

Nora Josephine Eloise Vera Maisie Lucy Cora Rory

Names with similar meaning to Owen

Eugene Eugenia Gena Gene

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