boyWelsh

Owen: Meaning & Origin

Owen is a boy name of Welsh origin meaning “Noble warrior”. It's a popular choice, ranking in the top 11% of baby names. With 2 syllables, it's short and easy to say.

Pronunciation

OH-wen

Phonetic spelling

Popularity

89/100 Score

This name ranks in the top 11% of popular names.

Nicknames

O

Popularity Trend

Popularity Trend

45%
40
2010
22
Current
#40
Rank

* Popularity data based on national birth records and trends

Middle Name Ideas

  • Owen James
  • Owen Thomas
  • Owen Alexander

Famous Namesakes

  • Owen Wilson (actor)

Variants & Alternate Spellings of Owen