Names like Owen
If Owen is on your list, these boy names have the same feel, from Welsh classics to names with a similar sound. Owen has held fairly steady in popularity, so the list favours names with a similar, steady curve.
Top matches: Ellis, Maddox, Jackson and Roman.
24 boy names like Owen
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- Ellis#243Ellis means "benevolent" or "kind".Also Welsh2 syllables
- Maddox#210Maddox means "son of Madoc." Madoc itself is a Welsh name that means "fortunate."Also Welsh2 syllables
- Jackson#36Jackson means "son of Jack." It's like saying someone is the child of a man named Jack.Similar popularity curve2 syllables
- Roman#42A Roman citizen, from Rome.Similar popularity curve2 syllables
- Aiden#62The name Aiden comes from an old Irish word meaning 'little fire'.Same “-en” endingSimilar popularity curve
- Grayson#51Son of the stewardSimilar popularity curve2 syllables
- Griffin#222Griffin refers to a mythical creature that is part eagle and part lion.Also Welsh2 syllables
- Asher#28The name Asher means 'happy' or 'blessed.' It suggests someone who brings joy or is…Similar popularity curve2 syllables
- Waylon#56From the land by the road.Similar popularity curve2 syllables
- Hudson#17Hudson means "son of Hudd." Hudd was a medieval given name.Similar popularity curve2 syllables
- Weston#55From the western town.Similar popularity curve2 syllables
- Nolan#65Nolan means "noble" or "famous".2 syllables
- Arthur#87This name likely comes from an old Welsh word meaning "bear man" or "noble strength."…2 syllables
- Julian#25Julian means "youthful" or "belonging to Julius." It comes from the Roman family name…Similar popularity curve
- Lincoln#69From a British surname meaning "town by the pool."2 syllables
- Rhys#412Rhys means "ardor" or "fiery." It can also mean "enthusiasm".Also Welsh
- Cooper#27This name comes from an old English word for someone who made wooden barrels and casks.Similar popularity curve2 syllables
- Cohen#225This name refers to a priest or a religious figure in ancient Jewish tradition.Same “-en” ending2 syllables
- Jensen#282Jensen means "son of Jens" or "son of John."Same “-en” ending2 syllables
- Holden#297From an Old English surname meaning "from the hollow valley."Same “-en” ending2 syllables
- Bennett#40It means "blessed" or "a little blessed one." The name comes from an older Latin name…Similar popularity curve2 syllables
- Miles#44Soldier or mercifulSimilar popularity curve2 syllables
- Soren#464Soren means "wise" or "sage."Same “-en” ending2 syllables
- Mason#39Mason means someone who works with stone.2 syllables
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- What names are similar to Owen?
- Names with a similar style to Owen include Ellis, Maddox, Jackson, Roman, Aiden and Grayson.
- How are these names matched to Owen?
- Each name is compared with Owen on how its US popularity has moved since 2000, how popular it is today, where it comes from, and how it sounds: its ending, number of syllables and first letter. Owen has held fairly steady in popularity, so the list favours names with a similar, steady curve.
- What other Welsh names are like Owen?
- Ellis, Maddox, Griffin and Rhys share Owen's Welsh roots.