The baby name Owain is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced OH-wine (IPA: /ˈoʊaɪn/; Welsh approx. /ˈɔwain/).
Owain is Welsh in Origin.
The baby name Owain is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced OH-wine (IPA: /ˈoʊaɪn/; Welsh approx. /ˈɔwain/).
Owain is Welsh in Origin.
Owain is the standard Welsh form of a name recorded in Old Welsh as Owein, widely understood to reflect Latin Eugenius from Greek Eugenios, “well-born, noble.” While often conflated with Irish and Scottish Gaelic Eoghan (whose roots may mean “born of the yew” or “youth”), Welsh Owain is treated by most scholars as a separate development, later anglicised as Owen.
The name is deeply woven into Welsh and Arthurian tradition: Owein mab Urien appears in medieval tales and in Chrétien de Troyes’ romance as Yvain/Ywain; rulers such as Owain ap Gruffudd (Owain Gwynedd) and the national hero Owain Glyndŵr bear it. Variants and related forms include Owen (English), Owein (archaic Welsh), Yvain/Ywain (literary), and Eugene (etymological relative). Patronymics like ap Owain generated surnames such as Bowen and Owens. The enduring sense of “noble birth” has sustained its steady use in Wales and beyond.
| Owain Yeoman Owain Yeoman is a British actor best known for his role as Wayne Rigsby on the TV series The Mentalist. He has also appeared in the film Troy and the series Turn: Washington's Spies. | Owain Gwynedd Owain Gwynedd was a prominent Welsh prince, known for being the first to rule over the Kingdom of Gwynedd in its entirety. Born around 1100, he is most famous for his successful defense of his kingdom against the English and his efforts to unify Wales. His leadership laid the groundwork for future Welsh resistance against English domination. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BG | 0 | #82 | 1 | 1,799 | |
| TW | 0 | #103 | 1 | 4,523 | |
| JM | Girls | 0 | #278 | 1 | 7,507 |
| JM | Boys | 0 | #291 | 3 | 6,876 |
| Canada | Boys | 2015 | #322 | 7 | 2,393 |
| PT | Boys | 0 | #381 | 1 | 7,951 |
| France | Boys | 2017 | #390 | 7 | 2,842 |
| ZA | 0 | #474 | 1 | 14,421 | |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #739 | 1 | 17,960 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #806 | 1 | 18,755 |
| United States | Boys | 2020 | #894 | 5 | 7,187 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,141 | 3 | 22,615 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,182 | 1 | 25,439 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,271 | 2 | 25,619 |
Owain is popular in 12 countries — most recent births per country:
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