Antwan

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 is also given to girls.

Pronounced an-TWAN.

As of October 2026, Antwan ranked #9922 in US births in 1987 SSA, peaked at #5111 in 1979.