The nameErwann
Erwann is a boy's name of Breton origin, the Breton equivalent of Yves. It has been well liked in France since the 1990s.
- Boy's name
- Breton
- Feast day
Meaning
Erwann is the Breton form of Yves, often linked to the Germanic iv, "yew", the wood used to make bows.
Origin
Breton. Saint Yves, patron saint of Brittany, was called Erwan Helori in Breton.
History
The name spread beyond Brittany across France in the 1990s and 2000s. It is also spelled Erwan. Boys named Erwann celebrate their name day on Saint Yves's feast.
Popularity of the name Erwann
Erwann in France
Erwann was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 3,025 births over the decade, 40% of all recorded babies named Erwann. Its rise began around 1971, and it peaked in 2003. Half of all babies named Erwann in France were born before 2002. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 35 births a year on average, against 74 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Erwann in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Erwann mean?
Erwann is the Breton form of Yves, often linked to the Germanic iv, "yew", the wood used to make bows.
What is the origin of the name Erwann?
Breton. Saint Yves, patron saint of Brittany, was called Erwan Helori in Breton.
Is Erwann a girl's or a boy's name?
Erwann is a boy's name.
What are the variants of the name Erwann?
Variants and related names of Erwann include Erwan, Gian, Ioannis, Ivan, Ivo, Jean, Johannes and Jon.