Owčar was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Ovčáry.
The place is now called Ovčáry and belongs to Czechoslovakia.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owčar | Austro-Hungary | Kolin | before the Treaty of Saint-Germain |
| Ovčáry | Austro-Hungary | Kolin | before the Treaty of Saint-Germain |
| Ovčáry | Czechoslovakia | Kolín | after the Treaty of Saint-Germain |
| Owtschar | German Empire | Kolin | 1939 |
| Ovčáry | German Empire | Kolin | 1939 |
| Ovčáry | Czechoslovakia | Kolín | 1945 |
| Ovčáry | Czechoslovakia | Střední Čechy | 1992 |