Popularity: 28
Origin: Welsh
Other Origin(s): Irish; Celtic; Greek
Meaning: Nobel-born; Born of yew
Owen is a masculine name of Welsh origin, meaning "noble-born." It is the Anglicized version of the Welsh name Owain—a form of Eugene which comes from the Greek word eugenēs, meaning "well-born." Owen is also thought to have Celtic roots, with the Gaelic spelling of Eoghan and Scottish Gaelic Ewen, meaning "born of the yew tree." A name like Owen will be sure to encourage baby to cherish their childhood and embrace their youth throughout life.
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  • Owen Daniels
    Football Player
  • Owen Fielding
    Actor
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    Journalist
  • Owen Wilson
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