The nameElwan

Elwan is a variant of the Breton name Elouan.

Meaning

A Breton name of debated meaning.

Origin

Breton.

History

In France it was mostly given in the 2000s and 2010s.

Popularity of the name Elwan

Elwan in France

2705thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2010peak year (40 births)
550babies named Elwan in France since 1900
02040 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Elwan was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 235 births over the decade, 43% of all recorded babies named Elwan. Its rise began around 1993, and it peaked in 2010. Half of all babies named Elwan in France were born before 2011, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 17 births a year on average, against 20 in the five years before.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Elwan mean?

A Breton name of debated meaning.

What is the origin of the name Elwan?

Breton.

Is Elwan a girl's or a boy's name?

Elwan is a boy's name.