The nameEwenn
Ewenn is a Breton form of Ewen, mostly given in France since the 2010s.
- Boy's name
- Celtic
Meaning
Like Ewen, it is linked to the Celtic Eoghan, often read as "born of the yew", or to the Welsh Owen. The meaning is debated.
Origin
Celtic, through Breton.
History
Very rare until the 1990s, Ewenn peaked in the mid 2010s, mostly in Brittany and Pays de la Loire. It is still well used today.
Popularity of the name Ewenn
Ewenn in France
Ewenn was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 1,300 births over the decade, 53% of all recorded babies named Ewenn. Its rise began around 2001, and it peaked in 2015. Half of all babies named Ewenn in France were born before 2014, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 87 births a year on average, against 123 in the five years before.
Ewenn in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ewenn mean?
Like Ewen, it is linked to the Celtic Eoghan, often read as "born of the yew", or to the Welsh Owen. The meaning is debated.
What is the origin of the name Ewenn?
Celtic, through Breton.
Is Ewenn a girl's or a boy's name?
Ewenn is a boy's name.