Owain Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Owain Name at a Glance

Name	Owain
Meaning	Variant of Eugene: Well-born. Famous bearer: Prince Eugene of Savoy; American playwright Eugene O'Neill.
Origin	Greek
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Owain Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Owain means “Variant of Eugene: Well-born. Famous bearer: Prince Eugene of Savoy; American playwright Eugene O'Neill”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Owain Name Origin

Our database records Owain under Greek origin. Browse more Greek baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Owain a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Owain is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Owain

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