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Antwan

boy name
Origin
African American
Syllables
2
Peak era
1970s/2020s
Today
▬ Steady

Meaning

phonetic variant of Antoine and Anthony, from the Roman name Antonius, of uncertain Etruscan origin

Antwan around the world

One shared root links 8 names across 4 languages.

Shared root: from the Roman family name Antonius, of obscure and likely Etruscan origin; "priceless" is folk etymology this family politely declines

The constellation

AntwanAfrican American · variantAnthonyEnglishAntonioSpanish

More branches

AntonyEnglish · variantTonyEnglish · short formToniEnglish · short formAntoniaSpanish · feminine formAntoinetteFrench · diminutive

Popularity, 1890–2024

1890speak 1970s2020s

Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Antwan peaked in the 1970s and the 2020s in nearly equal measure.

When you meet Antwan

Most people given the name Antwan in the United States were born between 1980 and 2009. The Antwan you meet today is most often in his 20s or 30s.

Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.

Names that fit alongside Antwan

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