Owen is a boys name derived from the elements oen meaning lamb.

Baby name meaning owen. Each are connected to Eugene which ultimately came from the Greek word eugenes comprised of the elements eu meaning good and genes born. The meaning of the name Owen is a young warrior and well-born. Title character in John Irvings A Prayer for Owen Meany.

Owen is a modern version of the Welsh Owain a form of Eugene. The name Owen is of Irish and Welsh origin. Meaning origin and popularity of the boys or girls name Owen plus advice on Owen and 50000 other baby names from the bestselling nameberry experts.

Youth Among the powerful O names for boys like Oliver and Otis Owen has become increasingly popular with parents. The name Owen is primarily a male name of Irish origin that means The Yew Tree Or Youth. Owen is derived from both Welsh and Irish names.

According to Social Security Administration data the Welsh form Owain and the Greek cognate Eugene has had a spectacular journey traveling from the top 50 to the top 20 in just seven years. Actors Clive Owen and Owen Wilson. This name is especially approved for Boys Gender.

In Irish naming its derived from the name Eoghan pronounced O-wen or YO-wen. In 2018 Owen was twice as popular as the next most popular name. Its ranking then was 23.

Celtic - Gaelic meaning. Some believe it to be from the Welsh oen lamb. Its meanings range from noble youthful and well-born.