Owen

Boy

Origin: Welsh · Irish

Meaning

“from Welsh Owain, possibly derived from Latin Eugenius ('well-born')”

Source

Cultural Notes

Welsh form of the Latin Eugenius; Owain was a celebrated hero of Welsh mythology and the Arthurian legends.

Popularity

Rarity: uncommon
Peak decade: 2000s
Community likes: 1

Famous People Named Owen

  • Owen Wilson
  • Owen Farrell
  • Michael Owen

Variants & Spellings

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