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Owen

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Pronounced OH-ən /ˈoʊ.ən/High

Meaning: From the Welsh Owain — variously 'young warrior; well-born; born of the yew'; predominantly a boys' name; here for girls; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Young warrior; well-born: Owen is Welsh — 'young warrior; well-born'. Soft, crisp, and warm; predominantly a boys' name, here for girls.
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Origin LowWelsh
MeaningFrom the Welsh Owain — variously 'young warrior; well-born; born of the yew'; predominantly a boys' name; here for girls; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#4329 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births33 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 676

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202119152025

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

Owen comes from the Welsh Owain — variously 'young warrior', 'well-born, noble' (linked to the Latin Eugenius), or 'born of the yew tree' (routes layered, which we note; Owain Glyndŵr, the Welsh hero; Owen Tudor). A soft, crisp, classic name; predominantly a boys' name, here covered for girls honestly (slug distinguished).

It registers thinly for girls. Rare for girls, young-warrior-or-well-born at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Owen comes from the Welsh Owain, variously 'young warrior', 'well-born', or 'born of the yew' (often linked to the Latin Eugenius, 'well-born') — overwhelmingly a boys' name, occasionally given to girls (which we flag; the routes are layered).
Overall data confidence 50%
Behind the Name — Owen — routes layered

Variations

OwainOwynEoghan

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Owen mean?

Owen is Welsh, variously 'young warrior', 'well-born', or 'born of the yew'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Owen?

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

Is Owen a boy or girl name?

Owen is predominantly a boys' name; this page covers its use for girls.

How popular is Owen?

Owen is rare for girls in the U.S.

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