The nameAntwan
Antwan is an American spelling of the French Antoine, written as it sounds.
- Boy's name
- American
- Feast day
Meaning
Antwan comes from Antoine, from the Roman family name Antonius.
Origin
American, from French.
History
In the United States Antwan reached 399th place in 1979.
Famous people named Antwan
- Antwan Patton, known as Big Boi, rapper
Popularity of the name Antwan
Antwan in the United States
Antwan was most popular in the United States in the 1980s, with 3,749 births over the decade, 30% of all recorded babies named Antwan. Its rise began around 1969, and it peaked in 1980. Half of all babies named Antwan in the United States were born before 1990. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 65 births a year on average, against 105 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Antwan
Names from the same generation as Antwan, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Antwan mean?
Antwan comes from Antoine, from the Roman family name Antonius.
What is the origin of the name Antwan?
American, from French.
Is Antwan a girl's or a boy's name?
Antwan is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Antwan?
In 2024, Antwan was the 2581st most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 52 births.
What are the variants of the name Antwan?
Variants and related names of Antwan include Antoine.
What are good sibling names for Antwan?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Dena, Melinda, Katy and Keisha for a sister, Nigel, Jamil, Brice and Erwin for a brother.
Who are famous people named Antwan?
Antwan Patton, known as Big Boi, rapper.