UK boy's name
Antwan
A masculine name of French origin meaning "highly praised".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2011. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Antwan is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Antwan popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2011 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4647, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2008, with 5 births.
This profile covers 17 England and Wales registrations across 5 recorded years from 2001 to 2011. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 60% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 17 living people in the UK are called Antwan. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2012 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Antwan ranked #4647 for boys in England and Wales in 2011, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2008, when 5 boys were registered as Antwan.
- • About 17 living people in the UK are estimated to have Antwan as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4647
2011
Births in 2011
3
Latest year
Peak year
2008
5 births
Estimated living
17
2026
Meaning
What does Antwan mean?
The name Antwan is derived from the Roman name Antonius, which itself comes from the Latin word "anto" meaning "inestimable" or "invaluable." The name Antonius was quite popular in ancient Rome, with several notable historical figures bearing this name.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Antwan can be found in the writings of the Roman historian Suetonius, who lived during the 1st and 2nd centuries AD. He wrote about the life of the Roman Emperor Marcus Antonius, also known as Mark Antony, who was a prominent figure in the Roman Republic and later the Roman Empire.
During the Middle Ages, the name Antwan gained popularity in various European regions, particularly in France, where it was often spelled as "Antoine." One of the most famous historical figures with this name was Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, a French writer and aviator who lived from 1900 to 1944. He is best known for his novella "The Little Prince," which has become a beloved classic in children's literature.
In the 16th century, the name Antwan appeared in the works of the English playwright William Shakespeare. One of his most famous characters, Antony, appears in the play "Antony and Cleopatra," which depicts the tragic love story between the Roman general Mark Antony and the Egyptian queen Cleopatra.
Another notable historical figure with the name Antwan was Antoine Lavoisier, a French chemist who lived from 1743 to 1794. He is considered the father of modern chemistry and is best known for his contributions to the understanding of combustion and the conservation of mass.
In the 19th century, the name Antwan gained popularity in the United States, where it was often spelled as "Anthony" or "Anton." One of the most famous Americans with this name was Anthony Comstock, a prominent social reformer and founder of the New York Society for the Suppression of Vice, who lived from 1844 to 1915.
Throughout history, the name Antwan has been associated with strength, courage, and leadership, reflecting its Roman origins and the accomplishments of many notable figures who bore this name.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Antwan over time
The chart below shows babies named Antwan registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2001 to 2011. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Antwan, the clearest high point is 2008. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2011, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Antwan by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Antwan was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4663 | 6 | 2 |
| 2000s | #3542 | 11 | 3 |
Related
Names similar to Antwan
- Alfie 86,546
- Alexander 85,525
- Adam 71,855
- Archie 59,965
- Arthur 43,586
- Aaron 36,366
- Alex 32,729
- Andrew 20,169
- Arlo 19,061
- Aidan 16,776
- Albie 16,017
- Albert 15,809
FAQ
Antwan: questions and answers
How popular is the name Antwan in the UK right now?
In 2011, Antwan was ranked #4647 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Antwan most popular?
The peak year on record was 2008, with 5 babies registered as Antwan in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Antwan?
A masculine name of French origin meaning "highly praised".
How many people are called Antwan in the UK?
A total of 17 babies have been registered as Antwan across the 5 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.