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Owen
Meaning: possibly 'well-born' (from Eugenius) · Origin: Welsh · Gender: usually a boy's name
Origin & history
From the Welsh name Owain, possibly from Latin Eugenius ('well-born'). Owain Glyndŵr led a Welsh revolt in the early 1400s.
Famous people named Owen
- Owain Glyndŵr (Welsh leader)
- Owen Wilson (actor)
Nicknames
Ow
Variants & related names
Owain, Eoin, Ewan
Owen name art
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FAQ
What does the name Owen mean?
Owen means “possibly 'well-born' (from Eugenius)”. It comes from Welsh.
Is Owen a popular name?
Yes — Owen has been one of the most popular boys' names in the United States in the 2020s, according to US Social Security Administration baby-name data.
What are nicknames for Owen?
Ow.
What are other forms of Owen?
Owain, Eoin, Ewan.
Similar names
Evan · Rhys · Dylan · Oliver · Oscar · Otis
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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.