Boy name
Erwan name meaning
“yew tree”
Erwan is a masculine name commonly linked to the meaning “yew tree”. It is a Breton form associated with Yves or Ivo, traced to the Germanic element īw, meaning yew tree. In Indonesian naming, Erwan can also arise independently of this European derivation.
What does Erwan mean?
The ending -wan comes from Sanskrit -vant, meaning ‘having’ or ‘possessing’. In Setiawan, Gunawan, and Darmawan, it helps form a name whose meaning depends on the preceding element. More boy names ending in -wan →
Origin and cultural usage of Erwan
Erwan is a Breton form associated with Yves or Ivo, generally traced to Germanic īw, meaning yew tree. Indonesian Erwan can also arise independently.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Name combinations with Erwan
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Erwan, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Erwan: yew tree
- Stevano: crown, victory wreath
- Timotheus: honoring God
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Meaning of each word
- Erwan: yew tree
- Nicholas: victory of the people
- Stevie: crown or wreath of honor
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Erwan Kevin
Meaning of each word
- Erwan: yew tree
- Kevin: fair or gentle birth
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Meaning of each word
- Yordan: that which flows down
- Erwan: yew tree
- Micky: who is like God?
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Erwan Micky
Meaning of each word
- Erwan: yew tree
- Micky: who is like God?
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Meaning of each word
- Erwan: yew tree
- Sion: Zion, a sacred hill in Jerusalem
- Abram: exalted father
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How to pronounce Erwan
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦺꦂꦮꦤ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮈᮁᮝᮔ᮪ |
Is Erwan a boy’s name?
Yes, Erwan is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Erwan ranks #1,197 among boy names in our data sample (16 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Erwan
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Erwan
- Erwan Kurtubi · b. 1950
- Erwan Setiawan
- Erwan
- Erwan · b. 1981
- Erwan · b. 1982
- Erwan Alfon Fanggidae · b. 1958
- Erwan Ardian Simbolon · b. 1959
- Erwan Cipto Priyatmoko · b. 1977
- Erwan Firdaus · b. 1986
- Erwan Munawar · b. 1959
- Erwan Nila Kusumah · b. 1969
- Erwan Soepai
FAQ about the name Erwan
What is the meaning of Erwan?
Erwan means yew tree. Erwan is a Breton form associated with Yves or Ivo, generally traced to Germanic īw, meaning yew tree. Indonesian Erwan can also arise independently.
Is Erwan a boy’s name?
Yes, Erwan is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Erwan?
Erwan is of European origin.
How many syllables does Erwan have?
Erwan has 2 syllables (Er-wan) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Erwan?
Erwan ranks #1,197 among boy names in our data sample (16 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Erwan?
Some ideas: Erwan Stevano Timotheus; Erwan Nicholas Stevie; Erwan Kevin.
Famous people named Erwan?
Notable people named Erwan include Erwan Kurtubi, Erwan Setiawan, Erwan.
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