Owen
Owen: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /หoสษชn/ ยท /หษสษชn/
Meaning and origin of Owen
- A male given name.
- A male given name from Welsh, an anglicization of Welsh Owain.
- A male given name from Irish, an anglicization of Irish Eoghan.
- A surname from Welsh [in turn originating as a patronymic] derived from the given name.
Etymology
From various origins. See below
How popular is Owen?
Since 1880, 676 girls and 245,644 boys in the U.S. have been named Owen (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3333 in 1929. Its highest rank for boys was #18 in 2022. In 2025 it ranked #31 for boys, with 7,223 babies given the name.
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Owen FAQ
What does the name Owen mean?
A male given name. A male given name from Welsh, an anglicization of Welsh Owain. A male given name from Irish, an anglicization of Irish Eoghan. A surname from Welsh [in turn originating as a patronymic] derived from the given name. From various origins. See below
What is the origin of the name Owen?
Owen is listed as a name of Welsh origin.
How popular is the name Owen?
Since 1880, 676 girls and 245,644 boys in the U.S. have been named Owen (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3333 in 1929. Its highest rank for boys was #18 in 2022. In 2025 it ranked #31 for boys, with 7,223 babies given the name.
Is Owen a boy or girl name?
Owen is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 676 girls and 245,644 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.