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
Meaning & origin
Owen is an anglicised form of the Welsh Owain (and Irish Eoghan), traditionally linked to ideas of 'youth' and 'noble birth'.
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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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.