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Owen

Owen ranks #390 out of 6,032 boy dog names in our data (the #1 boy dog name is Charlie). Across all 12 places, 103 dogs carry the name. It's also a cat name: #222 among boy cat names.
Owen's popularity trend

Owen's share of dogs, year by year — or toggle to its yearly rank. Peak year by share: 2022.

0.01%0.02%0.03%200720112015201920232025
Dogs in our data
103
across 12 places
Popularity rank
#390
of 6,032 boy dog names
5-year rank move
−34
2020 → 2025
Gender split
96% boys
4% girls96% boys
What does Owen mean?
/ˈoʊɪn/2 syllablesOrigin: Welsh and Irish

Owen is a Welsh name most often explained as the Welsh form of the Greek name Eugene, from "eugenes," meaning "well-born" or "noble." Other scholars connect it to older Welsh roots, though the "well-born" reading is the one most commonly cited.

Friendly and solid, Owen suits a pet who's easygoing and well-loved — a name that feels like a good, steady friend.

Etymology & pronunciation from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Where Owen shows up

Owen's share of each place's counted dogs. Places count differently — hover a Share figure for the basis. Click a heading to sort.

ProspectAustralia0.1%
WorcesterUnited States of America0.0%
CambridgeUnited States of America0.0%
Maple RidgeCanada0.0%
SeattleUnited States of America0.0%
Noosa ShireAustralia0.0%
Allegheny CountyUnited States of America0.0%
New York CityUnited States of America0.0%
Basel-StadtSwitzerland0.0%
PlayfordAustralia0.0%
Port Adelaide EnfieldAustralia0.0%

Names like Owen

BowenGwenArwen