What does Ffion mean?
Ffion is the Welsh word for the foxglove flower.
What does Olwen mean?
Olwen means “white footprint,” for flowers said to spring up where she walked.
Ffion vs Olwen
Which is more popular?
Ffion and Olwen are given to a similar number of US babies today.
| Ffion | Olwen | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Foxglove | White footprint |
| Origin | Welsh | Welsh |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Pronunciation | FEE-on | OL-wen |
| Syllables | 2 | 2 |
| First appeared | 2018 | 1913 |
| Peak year | 2018 (5) | 1917 (12) |
| In 2025 | 0 | 0 |
| Trend | Steady | Steady |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Ffion
Olwen
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Ffion | Olwen |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | 0 |
| 2010s | 5 | 5 |
| 1910s | 0 | 22 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Ffion or Olwen more popular?
Ffion and Olwen are given to a similar number of US babies today.
What is the difference between Ffion and Olwen?
Ffion means Foxglove (Welsh origin), while Olwen means White footprint (Welsh origin).
Which name is older, Ffion or Olwen?
In US records, Ffion first appears in 2018 and Olwen in 1913, so Olwen has the longer recorded history.