Owen Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation

Owen means noble born, debated. From Welsh Owain, of debated origin, possibly from Latin Eugenius, meaning noble

Owen is the anglicised form of the Welsh Owain, which is believed by some to have come from the Latin Eugenius, meaning well-born, though other scholars suggest a native Celtic root, perhaps linked to youth or a warrior. Owain Glyndŵr, the last native Prince of Wales, led a famous revolt against English rule in the early fifteenth century. The name is also found in Ireland as a form of Eoghan, though the two are separate names. Owen is a plain, approachable and well-established choice, with a long heritage in Wales and a gentle modern feel.

Variants of Owen

OwainEoghanEwanOwyn

Well-known people named Owen

Owen Wilson.

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