Owen
Owen is a name of Welsh origin meaning 'young warrior' or 'well-born,' derived from the Welsh name Owain. It also has Irish roots as an anglicized form of Eoghan, meaning 'born of the yew tree.'
Current Popularity
#26 for boys
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce across most languages
- •Strong Celtic heritage with Welsh and Irish roots
- •Short and complete - doesn't require a nickname but allows for them
- •Works well across all ages from baby to adult
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Statistics
238,411
Total births since 1880
2016
Peak year
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