Cowen
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Young warrior; well-born; noble
Origin: Welsh — from Owain, possibly from Latin Eugenius (well-born) or Celtic roots meaning young warrior
Popularity: Ranked #5655 in 2025 with 16 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Owen. Shares the meaning 'Young warrior; well-born; noble.'
Similar names: coen, coben, cohen, colleen, crown, coe, connie
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Cowen? About 1 in 208,031 babies born in 2025 were named Cowen, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Cowen
What does the name Cowen mean?
Cowen means “Young warrior; well-born; noble” from Welsh — from Owain, possibly from Latin Eugenius (well-born) or Celtic roots meaning young warrior roots.
What is the origin of the name Cowen?
Cowen has Welsh — from Owain, possibly from Latin Eugenius (well-born) or Celtic roots meaning young warrior origin. The traditional meaning is “Young warrior; well-born; noble”.
How popular is Cowen?
Cowen ranked #5608 in 2025 — given to 16 babies that year.
When was Cowen most popular?
Cowen peaked in 2010 with 20 babies registered that year.
Is Cowen a boy or girl name?
Cowen is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Cowens in registered births are male.
Is the name Cowen rising or falling in popularity?
Cowen has risen 1766 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #7374 in 2020 to #5608 in 2025.
How long has Cowen been recorded?
Cowen appears in birth records across 22 years — from 2004 through 2025.