What does Olwen mean?
Olwen means “white footprint,” for flowers said to spring up where she walked.
What does Angharad mean?
Angharad means “much loved” in Welsh.
Olwen vs Angharad
Which is more popular?
Olwen and Angharad are given to a similar number of US babies today.
| Olwen | Angharad | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | White footprint | Much loved |
| Origin | Welsh | Welsh |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Pronunciation | OL-wen | ang-HAH-rad |
| Syllables | 2 | 3 |
| First appeared | 1913 | 1943 |
| Peak year | 1917 (12) | 1943 (5) |
| In 2025 | 0 | 0 |
| Trend | Steady | Steady |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Olwen
Angharad
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Olwen | Angharad |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 | 5 |
| 1910s | 22 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Olwen or Angharad more popular?
Olwen and Angharad are given to a similar number of US babies today.
What is the difference between Olwen and Angharad?
Olwen means White footprint (Welsh origin), while Angharad means Much loved (Welsh origin).
Which name is older, Olwen or Angharad?
In US records, Olwen first appears in 1913 and Angharad in 1943, so Olwen has the longer recorded history.