Owen vs Erik - What's the difference?

owen | erik |


As proper nouns the difference between owen and erik

is that owen is a given name derived from Welsh of Welsh origin, possibly derived from Eugene, cognate to Gaelic Eòghan while Erik is a given name derived from Germanic.

owen

English

Proper noun

(en proper noun)
  • of (etyl) origin, possibly derived from Eugene, cognate to Gaelic .
  • derived from the given name.
  • from the Gaelic Mac Eoghain .
  • A town in South Australia
  • A town in , Germany
  • A town in Indiana
  • A city in Wisconsin

    • Quotations

    * : Act II, Scene II: *: This Edmund, in the reign of Bolingbroke, *: As I have read, laid claim unto the crown; *: And but for Owen Glendower, had been king, *: Who kept him in captivity till he died.

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    erik

    English

    Alternative forms

    * Eric

    Proper noun

    (en proper noun)
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