Owen

American  

[oh-uhn] / ˈoʊ ən /

noun

1. Sir Richard, 1804–92, English zoologist and anatomist.

2. Robert, 1771–1858, Welsh social reformer in Great Britain and the U.S.

3. Wilfred, 1893–1918, English poet.

4. a male given name.

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Owen British  

/ ˈəʊɪn /

noun

1. David ( Anthony Llewellyn ), Baron. born 1938, British politician: Labour foreign secretary (1977–79); cofounder of the Social Democratic Party (1981) and its leader (1983–87): leader (1988–90) of the section of the Social Democratic Party that did not merge with the Liberal Party in 1988; peace envoy to Bosnia-Herzegovina (1992–95)

2. Michael ( James ). born 1979, English footballer: a striker, he scored 40 goals in 89 games for England (1998–2008); his clubs included Liverpool (1996–2004) and Newcastle United (2005–2009)

3. Sir Richard. 1804–92, English comparative anatomist and palaeontologist

4. Robert. 1771–1858, Welsh industrialist and social reformer. He formed a model industrial community at New Lanark, Scotland, and pioneered cooperative societies. His books include New View of Society (1813)

5. Wilfred. 1893–1918, English poet of World War I, who was killed in action

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Example Sentences

The U.S. is unlikely to reduce these much unless it gains ground on thornier issues, especially with Canada on lumber or dairy, says Owen Tedford, an analyst at Beacon Policy Advisors.

From Barron's • Jun. 29, 2026

Owen Smith, who co-owns the theater with his wife, Mariana, said a Senegalese friend who grew up in France asked if he would be willing to show the game on the big screen.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2026

Owen Lamont of Acadian Asset Management says the fast-tracking of mega IPOs shouldn’t keep passive investors up at night, but it isn’t great either.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 14, 2026

I don’t buy that any kid watching “Cars” wants a Lightning McQueen racecar because of Owen Wilson’s dry dialogue and tepid jokes.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

“Mom told me to look out for ice holes,” Owen told George, the wind clipping his words.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz