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Owen meaning and name originOwen \o-wen\ as a boy's name is pronounced OH-en. It is of Scottish and Greek origin, and the meaning of Owen is "born of yew; youth". Variant of Eoghan. Also variant of the Latin name Eugenius (see Eugene). It may also derive from an old Celtic name meaning "born of Esos", referring to a god with a cult in Gaul. Owen Glendower was a 14th-century Welsh chieftain who fought unsuccessfully for Welsh independence from England. Common outside Wales since the 18th century. Author Owen Wister; actor Owen Wilson. Owen has 6 variant forms: Ewan, Ewen, Owens, Owain, Owin and Owynn. For more information, see also related names Euan and Evan. Baby names that sound like Owen are Euen, Ewin, Owney and Iwan. View a list of the 8 names that reference Owen.
Popularity of OwenOwen is a very popular first name for men (#410 out of 1220) and also a very popular surname or last name for all people (#455 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)
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