Ewan

Ewan is a boy's name of Irish and Celtic origin meaning “the) warrior.” In 2024 it was given to 118 boys in the United States.

Ewan at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Irish & Celtic · English & American
Meaning
“the) warrior”
Pronunciation
/ˈjuːən/
Also spelled
Latin, Awan, Euan, Ewen, Awen, Awanne

About the name Ewan

Ewan belongs to the Irish & Celtic and English & American tradition. Its meaning — “the) warrior” — is the sense carried by its Irish and Celtic roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page. It travels in a few spellings: Latin, Awan, Euan, Ewen, Awen, Awanne.

In the United States, Ewan first appears in Social Security records in 1972. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1101 in 2013, and in 2024 118 babies received the name — 3,116 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Ewan in US records

First recorded (US)
1972
Best US rank
#1101 in 2013
Peak year
2013
Babies named Ewan in 2024
118
Total since 1880
3,116

Ewan in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#84 in 2001
Babies named Ewan in 2025
84
Total since 1996
10,769

Spellings & short forms

LatinAwanEuanEwenAwenAwanne

Similar names

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Ewan mean?

Ewan means “the) warrior” in its Irish and Celtic roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Ewan a boy or girl name?

Ewan is a boy name. In 2024, 118 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Ewan?

Ewan comes from the Irish & Celtic and English & American tradition. It is also spelled Latin, Awan, Euan, Ewen, Awen, Awanne.

How popular is the name Ewan?

Ewan first appears in US records in 1972. Its best-ever ranking was #1101 in 2013, and 118 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Ewan?

Ewan is pronounced /ˈjuːən/ (IPA).

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