Antwaun

Antwaun is a masculine name that appears to be a phonetic spelling variant of Antoine, which itself is a French form of the Roman name Antonius (meaning 'priceless' or 'praiseworthy'). This particular spelling variation emerged in American naming records primarily in the 1970s and 1980s. The adaptation of the spelling to match pronunciation (particularly the 'tw' representing the French 'toi' sound in Antoine) demonstrates the evolution of names across linguistic boundaries. Such phonetic respellings often develop to preserve traditional pronunciation while creating a distinctive written form. Antwaun represents a pattern of name adaptation that maintains the historical connection to Antoine/Anthony while establishing a unique identity through spelling. While not among the most common names, this variant has maintained consistent usage since its emergence in naming records.

Antwaun is also given to girls.

Pronounced ant-WAHN.

As of October 2026, Antwaun ranked #8965 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #1200 in 1986.