Antwan

French variation of Anthony

"priceless one"

Antwan Origin and Meaning

The name Antwan is a boy's name.

Antwan is primarily a masculine name that developed as an American phonetic respelling of the French name Antoine, which itself derives from the Roman name Antonius (of uncertain Etruscan origin). The name gained noticeable popularity in the United States beginning in the 1970s and 1980s. This adaptation demonstrates how names evolve across languages and cultures, with pronunciation often influencing spelling variations. Antwan maintains the same general sound as Antoine but with a spelling that better reflects how the name is commonly pronounced in American English. The name has a strong, distinctive quality with its two syllables and emphasis on the first syllable. While less common than Antoine or Anthony, Antwan established itself as a recognizable variant that offers both familiar sounds and a distinctive spelling pattern.

Antwan Rank in US Top 1000

# 911 in the US

Popularity of the name Antwan

• 873 Unique 2021

Famous People Named Antwan

• Antwan Andre Patton American rapper