Owen
OH-en
Popularity
#5902
Letters
4
Syllables
2
Origin
Welsh
Total Births
239,054
Peak Year
#10,328 in 2016
First Recorded
1880
Style
Classic & Timeless
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Owen is a Welsh name derived from 'Euguen', which itself comes from the Greek name Eugenios, meaning 'well-born' or 'noble'.
Numerology
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Famous Namesakes
Owen Wilson
American actor, comedian, and screenwriter.
Owen Farrell
English rugby union player.
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