Owen
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 #31 in 2025 with 7,190 babies born.
History: Owen is a proud Welsh and Celtic name with ancient roots — Owain was a legendary warrior king of early Britain, a figure who appears in Arthurian legend. The name has been beloved in Wales for over a thousand years. In the United States it began climbing in the 1990s and entered the top 25 by the 2000s, part of the broader appreciation for strong, one-syllable Celtic names. Actor Owen Wilson gave it easy, laid-back cool. It strikes a perfect balance between masculine strength and warm approachability.
Famous people named Owen: Owen Wilson (actor), Owen Grady (Jurassic World)
Name length: 4 letters
How common is Owen? About 1 in 461 babies born in 2025 were named Owen, or roughly 19.8 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Owen
What does the name Owen mean?
Owen 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 Owen?
Owen 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 Owen?
Owen ranked #31 in 2025 — given to 7,190 babies that year.
When was Owen most popular?
Owen peaked in 2016 with 10,302 babies registered that year.
Is Owen a boy or girl name?
Owen is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Owens in registered births are male.
Is the name Owen rising or falling in popularity?
Owen has risen 5017 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #5048 in 2020 to #31 in 2025.
How long has Owen been recorded?
Owen appears in birth records across 146 years — from 1880 through 2025.