Owen Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Owen Name at a Glance

Name	Owen
Meaning	Young warrior. Also can be a variant of Eugene: Well-born.
Origin	Welsh
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Owen Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Owen means “Young warrior. Also can be a variant of Eugene: Well-born”. 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.

Owen Name Origin

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

Is Owen a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Owen

When considering Owen for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.