Owen
Owen is a boys' name of Welsh origin meaning “Young warrior, or well-born.” It ranked #21 in the United States in 2025. A Anglicization of the Welsh 'Owain,' itself possibly from Latin 'Eugenius' (well-born) or Celtic roots meaning young…
how do you pronounce Owen?
OH-en
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what does Owen mean?
The name Owen means “Young warrior, or well-born.” It comes from the Welsh language tradition.
A Anglicization of the Welsh 'Owain,' itself possibly from Latin 'Eugenius' (well-born) or Celtic roots meaning young warrior. It was borne by the legendary Welsh prince Owain Glyndŵr.
where does the name Owen come from?
The anglicised form of the Welsh Owain, generally derived from the Latin Eugenius, meaning well-born, though some trace it instead to a native Celtic root meaning youth or warrior. The two proposals have been argued over for a century without resolution.
the history of Owen
Owain Glyndŵr, who led the last major Welsh revolt against English rule from 1400 and was proclaimed Prince of Wales, remains the name's defining bearer and a national figure in Wales. Owain also appears in Arthurian romance as the Knight of the Lion. The name has spread well beyond Wales and now ranks highly across the English-speaking world.
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #21 |
| 2023 | #22 |
| 2022 | #22 |
| 2021 | #23 |
| 2020 | #24 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
what are the nicknames and variants of Owen?
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who are famous people named Owen?
- Owen Wilson
- Owen Farrell
- Owain Glyndŵr
what names are similar to Owen?
what names go well with Owen?
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Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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