Owen
Welsh boy's name meaning “young; well-born”
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- Welsh
- Meaning
- young; well-born
- Syllables
- 2
- Letters
- 4
- US rank (2023)
- #19
- Born in 2023
- 8,011
- Peak year
- 2023 (#19)
Meaning & origin
Owen is an anglicised form of the Welsh Owain (and Irish Eoghan), traditionally linked to ideas of 'youth' and 'noble birth'.
Is Owen a Welsh name?
Yes — Owen is a Welsh name meaning "young; well-born". Owen is an anglicised form of the Welsh Owain (and Irish Eoghan), traditionally linked to ideas of 'youth' and 'noble birth'. You may also see it described as Celtic, which refer to the same root.
Popularity
In the latest US data, Owen ranked #19 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
In 2023, 8,011 US boys were given the name Owen.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #19 in 2023
“Unranked” means Owen was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
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How to spell Owen
Owen is spelled O-W-E-N — 4 letters and 2 syllables.
Owen: frequently asked questions
What does the name Owen mean?
Owen is a Welsh name meaning "young; well-born". Owen is an anglicised form of the Welsh Owain (and Irish Eoghan), traditionally linked to ideas of 'youth' and 'noble birth'.
Where does the name Owen come from?
Owen is of Welsh origin. Owen is an anglicised form of the Welsh Owain (and Irish Eoghan), traditionally linked to ideas of 'youth' and 'noble birth'.
Is Owen a boy or a girl name?
Owen is most commonly a boy's name.
How many babies are named Owen?
In 2023, 8,011 US boys were given the name Owen.
Is Owen a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Owen ranked #19 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
How do you spell Owen?
Owen is spelled O-W-E-N — 4 letters.
How common is the name Owen?
In 2023, 8,011 US boys were given the name Owen. In the latest US data, Owen ranked #19 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
Is Owen a Welsh name?
Yes — Owen is a Welsh name meaning "young; well-born". Owen is an anglicised form of the Welsh Owain (and Irish Eoghan), traditionally linked to ideas of 'youth' and 'noble birth'. You may also see it described as Celtic, which refer to the same root.
What does Owen mean in Welsh?
In Welsh, Owen means "young; well-born". Owen is an anglicised form of the Welsh Owain (and Irish Eoghan), traditionally linked to ideas of 'youth' and 'noble birth'.
Is Owen a Celtic name?
Owen is usually classified as Welsh, and Celtic belongs to that same tradition — so yes, it is commonly described as Celtic too. It means "young; well-born".