Owen: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
Young warrior or wellborn, a name that is both gentle and strong.
- Origin
- Welsh
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #23
- Peak
- #21 in 2019
Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Owen Means
Owen is a boy name of Welsh origin. Young warrior or wellborn, a name that is both gentle and strong.
How Popular Owen Is
Owen currently ranks #23 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #21 in 2019. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Owen
- Owen Wilson helped bring this Welsh name into American pop culture.
- Owen Glendower was the last native-born Welshman to hold the title Prince of Wales.
- The name has Celtic origins connected to nobility.
Names Like Owen
Other Welsh names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Owen
Welsh names that pair well as a brother or sister to Owen.
Questions About Owen
What does Owen mean?
Owen is a boy name of Welsh origin. Young warrior or wellborn, a name that is both gentle and strong.
How popular is Owen?
Owen currently ranks #23 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #21 in 2019. It has held steady.
Where does Owen come from?
Owen comes from Welsh roots. Owen Wilson helped bring this Welsh name into American pop culture.
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