Owain

♂ Boy

Pronounced OH-wine /ˈoʊ.waɪn/Medium

Meaning: A classic Welsh name, linked to the sense 'well-born; young warrior' (often connected to the Latin Eugenius, 'well-born'). Borne by Owain Glyndwr and an Arthurian knight. Noble and storied.Low

In 30 seconds: A classic Welsh name: Owain is linked to 'well-born' (said 'OH-wine'). Noble and storied.

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Origin MediumWelsh

MeaningA classic Welsh name, linked to the sense 'well-born; young warrior' (often connected to the Latin Eugenius, 'well-born'). Borne by Owain Glyndwr and an Arthurian knight. Noble and storied.

U.S. rank (2020)#13536 ↘ Falling

2020 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2008

Total births (all-time)≈ 144

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

Owain is a classic Welsh name linked to 'well-born; youth' (often connected to Eugenius). Storied through Owain Glyndwr and Arthurian legend, it reads noble - rare in the U.S. (said 'OH-wine').

It is extremely rare in the U.S.

Did you know? Owain is a classic Welsh name tied to 'well-born; young warrior' - carried by Owain Glyndwr and an Arthurian knight - noble and deeply storied (said 'OH-wine').

Overall data confidence 48%

References - Owain — classic Welsh, linked to 'well-born; youth'; Owain Glyndwr

Variations

OwenOwinEwan

Nicknames

OwWyn

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Owain mean?

Owain is a classic Welsh name linked to 'well-born; youth'; borne by Owain Glyndwr.

How do you pronounce Owain?

It's said OH-wine /ˈoʊ.waɪn/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Owain a boy or girl name?

Owain is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Owain?

Owain is extremely rare in the U.S.