Meaning

Its source is Eoghan, a Gaelic name meaning "Youth."

Background story

Some believe the ancient, original form of this name refers to the yew tree. The name is also associated with Eugene (from the Greek Eugenios, meaning ''aristocrat'').

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Statistics for the name Owen (male)

• In USA in 2006, the boy name Owen was ranked as number 58 on the most popular name for newborn babies
• In USA in 2005, the boy name Owen was ranked as number 60 on the most popular name for newborn babies
• In USA in 2004, the boy name Owen was ranked as number 66 on the most popular name for newborn babies
• In USA in 2003, the boy name Owen was ranked as number 72 on the most popular name for newborn babies
• In USA in 2002, the boy name Owen was ranked as number 94 on the most popular name for newborn babies