What does the name Owen mean?

Owen means young warrior; noble-born. From Welsh 'eoghan'.

Where does the name Owen come from?

Owen is a boy name of Welsh origin.

Is Owen a boy or a girl name?

Owen is used for both. In U.S. Social Security records, about 0% of children given the name Owen are girls and 100% are boys.

How popular is the name Owen in 2023?

Owen ranks #4631 for boys in the U.S. Social Security Administration's 2023 dataset. Its all-time U.S. peak was 2016 with 10,331 babies.

How do you pronounce Owen?

Owen is pronounced OH-en (2 syllables).

What are common spellings of Owen?

Owen is also written as Eoin, Eugene.

A name from Welsh · Boy

Owen

Young warrior; noble-born. From Welsh 'eoghan'.

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Popularity over time

A 143-year arc in numbers.

230,855 U.S. births recorded from 1880–2023.

Popularity · 1880–2023

8,045 births in 2023

1880 1951 2023

Babies named per year Peak year Most recent

Meaning

A name that means something.

OYoung warrior; noble-born. From Welsh 'eoghan'.

Variants & spellings

2 ways to spell "Owen".

Each transliteration carries a slightly different cultural fingerprint.

Eoin Most common Eugene

Famous bearers

People who carry the name Owen.

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Owen Wilson (actor)

Quick answers

People often ask about Owen.

What does the name Owen mean?: Owen means young warrior; noble-born. From Welsh 'eoghan'.
Where does the name Owen come from?: Owen is a boy name of Welsh origin.
Is Owen a boy or a girl name?: Owen is used for both. In U.S. Social Security records, about 0% of children given the name Owen are girls and 100% are boys.
How popular is the name Owen in 2023?: Owen ranks #4631 for boys in the U.S. Social Security Administration's 2023 dataset. Its all-time U.S. peak was 2016 with 10,331 babies.
How do you pronounce Owen?: Owen is pronounced OH-en (2 syllables).
What are common spellings of Owen?: Owen is also written as Eoin, Eugene.

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Popularity counts come from the U.S. Social Security Administration's national dataset. Meanings and origins are curated from etymological sources. If you spot an error, please let us know.