Omen

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Pronounced OH-men /ˈoʊ.mɛn/High

Meaning: From the word omen — from the Latin omen, 'a sign; a portent; a prophetic token'; a modern word-name; we note the wordLow

In 30 seconds: A sign; a portent: Omen is a word-name. Bold, modern, and warm. We note the word.

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Origin LowEnglish, Latin

MeaningFrom the word omen — from the Latin omen, 'a sign; a portent; a prophetic token'; a modern word-name; we note the word

U.S. rank (2025)#13373 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 41

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Omen comes from the word omen — from the Latin omen, 'a sign; a portent; a prophetic token'; a modern word-name (we note the word). A bold, modern name (said 'OH-men').

In the U.S. it appears very recently as a word-name. Rare, a-sign at the root, and bold.

Did you know? Omen comes from the Latin omen, 'a sign; a portent; a prophetic token' — a bold, distinctive word-name (we note the word; said 'OH-men').

Overall data confidence 22%

References — Omen — Latin word-name

Variations

Omenn

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Omen mean?

Omen is a word-name — Latin 'a sign; a portent; a prophetic token'. We note the word.

How do you pronounce Omen?

It's said OH-men /ˈoʊ.mɛn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Omen a boy or girl name?

Omen is a boy's name.

How popular is Omen?

Omen is a very rare name in the U.S.