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