Ewen

At a Glance

Meaning

Born of the yew (traditional gloss, root disputed)

Origin

Scottish Gaelic (variant of Ewan/Eoghan)

Gender

Primarily used for boys

Pronunciation

YOO-enListen

Ewen is a Scottish Gaelic name, a variant of Ewan and Eoghan, pronounced YOO-en. You'll often see it said to mean 'born of the yew,' but that's only the traditional folk gloss and it's contested: some linguists trace Eoghan and Ewan instead to 'well-born' (via Eugenius) or to a name tied to the Celtic god Esus, not literally to yew trees.

Meaning & Origin of Ewen

Meaning: Born of the yew (traditional gloss, root disputed).

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (variant of Ewan/Eoghan).

A common claim: means 'born of the yew tree' Actually: This is the traditional folk gloss, but it's contested — some linguists trace Eoghan/Ewan instead to 'well-born' (via Eugenius) or a name tied to the Celtic god Esus, not literally to yew trees.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Ewen

Popularity of Ewen

Ewen ranked #3229 in the U.S. in 2024, with 37 babies given the name that year. That is also its highest rank in the Social Security records, which run from 1917 to 2024, so 2024 is its peak so far.

Names Like Ewen

These names have followed a similar path to Ewen in U.S. popularity over the years.

• Eymi
• Eliakim
• Freja
• Avielle
• Bruin
• Laksh

FAQ

What does the name Ewen mean?

Born of the yew (traditional gloss, root disputed). (Source: Wiktionary)

How do you pronounce Ewen?

Ewen is pronounced YOO-en (IPA: /ˈjuːən/).

Is Ewen a popular name right now?

Ewen is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #3229 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1917–2024.)

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