July 15, 2009

Owen

updated Sept 2015
Owen ~ Well-born ~ Welsh

This simple and very sweet boy's name has a lot of appeal. Between it's ancient Gaelic roots and trendy sound, it's definitely hitting a soft spot in the hearts of parents. It's got a sweet innocence about it but also ages well.

Most believe that Owen comes from the Welsh form of Owain, Eoin, and Ywain, which (oddly enough) shares roots with Eugene. Owen has a long history, as Ywain was the name of one of the Knights of the Round Table. Ywain was known for his honor and bravery. That's a pretty cool claim to fame for a little boy to bear.

Popularity
One thing to keep in mind is that Owen is not unique by any stretch of the imagination. Owen is three times as popular as it was 10 years ago! It's rocketing up the charts. If you choose this name, don't be surprised to meet other little boys with the same name. The upside to that is your child will have a very well-liked name, and he'll never feel like it's too unique.
  • Owen is ranked at #36 in the US.
  • Similar names: Rowan, Bowen, Evan, Ewan, Ian
  • Celebrities named Owen: Owen Wilson
  • Celebs who named their son Owen:
    Noah Wyle, Kevin Kline, Riki Lake, Stephen King
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2 comments:

  1. Dear EuropeJuly 16, 2009 at 11:30 AM

    I've never liked Owen. It has always had a soft sound to me. I do love the feminine version of Yvaine (ee-VEHN). Its French.

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  2. LauraAugust 25, 2009 at 3:40 AM

    I agree with Sebastiane, Owen is very striaght down the line. I'm not to fond of the sound of it either. I'm suprise how hight it ranked at 38. I predict that more of the similar names like Evan or Ewan will take over soon

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