Owens

♂ Boy

Pronounced OH-inz /ˈoʊ.ɪnz/High

Meaning: A patronymic surname — 'the son of Owen' (Owen, variously 'a young warrior; well-born; noble', Welsh); we note the surnameLow

In 30 seconds: The son of Owen; a young warrior: Owens is a Welsh surname. Crisp, modern, and warm.

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Origin LowWelsh

MeaningA patronymic surname — 'the son of Owen' (Owen, variously 'a young warrior; well-born; noble', Welsh); we note the surname

U.S. rank (2025)#7086 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births12 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1921

Total births (all-time)≈ 745

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

Owens is a patronymic surname — 'the son of Owen' (Owen, variously 'a young warrior; well-born; noble', Welsh; we note the surname). A crisp, modern name (said 'OH-inz').

In the U.S. it appears as a modern surname-name. Rare, the-son-of-Owen at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Owens means 'the son of Owen' (Owen, 'a young warrior; well-born') — a crisp Welsh surname-name (we note the surname; said 'OH-inz').

Overall data confidence 38%

References — Owens — surname-name

Variations

OwenOwenn

Nicknames

Owen

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Owens mean?

Owens is a Welsh surname — 'the son of Owen' (a young warrior; well-born). We note the surname.

How do you pronounce Owens?

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

Is Owens a boy or girl name?

Owens is a boy's name.

How popular is Owens?

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