BoyWelsh origin

Owain: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

A noble name meaning young warrior, brave and spirited.

Origin
Welsh
Syllables
2
Current rank
#13409
Peak
#5692 in 2008

Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

1998: #735419982010: #1180120102015: #933820152020: #134092020#1#13409

What Owain Means

Owain is a boy name of Welsh origin. A noble name meaning young warrior, brave and spirited.

How Popular Owain Is

Owain currently ranks #13409 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #5692 in 2008. It has been easing off its high.

Good to Know About Owain

  • Owain is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
  • Owain is a name with Welsh Celtic origins.

Names Like Owain

Other Welsh names that start with the same letter or share a style.

Sibling Names for Owain

Welsh names that pair well as a brother or sister to Owain.

Questions About Owain

What does Owain mean?

Owain is a boy name of Welsh origin. A noble name meaning young warrior, brave and spirited.

How popular is Owain?

Owain currently ranks #13409 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #5692 in 2008. It has been easing off its high.

Where does Owain come from?

Owain comes from Welsh roots. Owain is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.

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