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Bennett
English medieval form of Benedict, Latin
“blessed”
Mostly boys · Welsh
Owen
“Uncertain; traditionally young warrior or well-born”
Say it O-unPronunciation may vary by region.
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The story behind the name
Meet Owen.
Owen is associated with Welsh Owain and the Celtic name Eoghan. Proposed interpretations include young warrior and well-born, with some explanations linking the name family to Eugene. Its early derivation is not completely settled.
The familiar two-syllable English pronunciation gives it a gentler rhythm than many consonant-heavy names. Parents drawn to its Welsh connection may want to compare Owen with the spelling Owain.
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A little perspective
How popular is Owen?
Girls · 2025#4,32933 recorded births
Boys · 2025#317,190 recorded births
Recorded US births over time
● Girls● Boys
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| Year | Category | US rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 31 | 7,190 |
| 2025 | Girls | 4,329 | 33 |
| 2024 | Boys | 26 | 7,599 |
| 2024 | Girls | 5,921 | 21 |
| 2023 | Boys | 20 | 8,015 |
| 2023 | Girls | 4,631 | 30 |
| 2022 | Boys | 18 | 8,589 |
| 2022 | Girls | 5,134 | 26 |
| 2021 | Boys | 22 | 8,770 |
| 2021 | Girls | 3,862 | 39 |
| 2020 | Boys | 22 | 8,669 |
| 2020 | Girls | 5,134 | 25 |
| 2019 | Boys | 21 | 9,347 |
| 2019 | Girls | 5,005 | 27 |
| 2018 | Boys | 25 | 9,337 |
| 2018 | Girls | 5,289 | 25 |
| 2017 | Boys | 28 | 9,363 |
| 2017 | Girls | 4,669 | 30 |
| 2016 | Boys | 24 | 10,305 |
| 2016 | Girls | 5,246 | 26 |
| 2015 | Boys | 36 | 9,608 |
| 2015 | Girls | 6,918 | 18 |
| 2014 | Boys | 36 | 9,159 |
| 2014 | Girls | 5,751 | 23 |
Rankings are calculated separately for boys and girls. Records below the publication threshold may be missing; gaps are not zero births.
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Nicknames
No nicknames are listed yet. The name can stand beautifully on its own.
Variations & related forms
Owain
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