The nameEwen
Ewen is a boy's name of Celtic origin, used in Brittany and Scotland. It spread in France from the 1990s.
- Boy's name
- Celtic
Meaning
The meaning of Ewen is debated. It is linked either to the Greek Eugene, "well born", or to a Celtic word evoking youth or the yew tree, depending on the author.
Origin
Celtic. In Scotland, Ewan and Euan are common. In Brittany, Ewen has long been used.
History
Ewen spread beyond Brittany in the 1990s and 2000s, peaking around 2010. It is also spelled Ewan, and Evan is a close name.
Popularity of the name Ewen
Ewen in France
Ewen was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 5,840 births over the decade, 41% of all recorded babies named Ewen. Its rise began around 1995, and it peaked in 2011. Half of all babies named Ewen in France were born before 2012, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 440 births a year on average, against 536 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Ewen in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ewen mean?
The meaning of Ewen is debated. It is linked either to the Greek Eugene, "well born", or to a Celtic word evoking youth or the yew tree, depending on the author.
What is the origin of the name Ewen?
Celtic. In Scotland, Ewan and Euan are common. In Brittany, Ewen has long been used.
Is Ewen a girl's or a boy's name?
Ewen is a boy's name.
What are the variants of the name Ewen?
Variants and related names of Ewen include Yves.