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BoyWelsh#21 in 2025

Owen

Owen is a boys' name of Welsh origin meaning “Young warrior, or well-born.” It ranked #21 in the United States in 2025.

pronunciation

OH-en

meaning & origin

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.

popularity over time

#24
2020
#23
2021
#22
2022
#22
2023
#21
2024
YearRank
2024#21
2023#22
2022#22
2021#23
2020#24

Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset

famous people named Owen

  • Owen Wilson
  • Owen Farrell
  • Owain Glyndŵr

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