Antwan – Meaning and Origin
The name Antwan is of African-American origin and is derived from the given name Anthony. It is a combination of the prefix “an”, which means “of” or “belonging to”, and the suffix “twan”, which means “son of”. The name Antwan can be translated to mean “son of Anthony”.
The name Antwan has been popularized in recent years due to its use by celebrities such as rapper T.I., who named his son Domani Uriah Harris (born 2004) Antwan. Other famous people with this name include American football player Antwan Odom, basketball player Antawn Jamison, and actor Antwon Tanner.
Popularity
The name Antwan has seen a steady rise in popularity over the past few decades. In the United States, it was ranked as the 845th most popular male baby name in 2019. This ranking was an increase from 2018 when it was ranked 902nd.
In England and Wales, the name Antwan was ranked as the 1,837th most popular male baby name in 2019. This ranking was an increase from 2018 when it was ranked 2,077th.
Famous People Named Antwan
Some famous people named Antwan include:
- Rapper T.I., whose son is named Domani Uriah Harris (born 2004) Antwan
- American football player Antwan Odom
- Basketball player Antawn Jamison
- Actor Antwon Tanner
