The Name Owen

Owen is a popular Welsh boy’s name. On this page you will learn about the meaning of the name, it popularity as a baby’s name and also which famous people have the first name Owen.

Meaning of the Name Owen

Owen is a variation of the Welsh name Owain which means ‘well born’.

Popularity of the Name

The name Owen is a popular baby’s name not only in Wales but also in England. According to the lastest goverment statistics in 2011, Owen was the 41st most popular name in Wales and the 72nd most popular name in England. Making Owen one of the few Welsh boy’s names popular in both countries.

Famous People with the Name Owen

Here is a list of a few famous people / celebrities with the name Owen:

Owen Wilson – is an American actor who starred in Hollywood blockbusters such as Starsky and hutch and Meet the Fockers
Owen Hargreaves – is a professional footballer who play’s or Manchester city.
Owen James Heart – is was a professional wrestler.

If you are looking for a baby’s name see our 10 most popular Welsh boys names and our list of Welsh boy’s names.

The Boy’s Name Morgan

The boy’s name Morgan is a popular name in Wales and also across the the globe. According to the Office of National Statistics in 2011 Morgan was the 29th most popular baby boy’s name in Wales. In Wales it is common to hear Morgan both as a first name and also as a surname.

The name Morgan is also found in the Welsh place, Morgannwg (the county of Glamorgan in English).

Famous People with the Name Morgan

Here are a few examples of famous people who have the name Morgan:

Morgan Freeman – An American actor and director who has starred in many Hollywood blockbusters.

Rhodri Morgan – Was the 1st Minister in the National Assembly of Wales.

Morgan Tsvangirai – Is the Prime Minister of Zimbabwe.

If you are interested in more Welsh names or are looking for a name for your baby you will find lot of great information on our website.

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Name Owen