At a Glance
- Meaning
- Yew tree
- Origin
- Breton (form of Yves)
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- er-WAHN
Erwan is a Breton (form of Yves) boy's name meaning “yew tree”. It appears in 2 of our baby name lists.
Meaning & Origin of Erwan
Meaning: Yew tree.
Origin: Breton (form of Yves).
A common claim: One listicle claims 'God is gracious' Actually: 'God is gracious' belongs to Hebrew-derived names like John/Ivan/Sioned, not Erwan — likely a listicle mix-up; Erwan is the Breton form of Yves, traditionally tied to 'yew tree.'
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Erwan
er-WAHNIPA /ɛrˈwɑːn/
Popularity of Erwan
Erwan doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.
Lists That Include Erwan
- 150+ French Baby Boy Names With Irresistible Gallic Charm
- 200+ Celtic Baby Boy Names With a Mystical Edge
Similar Names
Ronan · Ewan · Tristan · Malo · Nolann · Gwilherm
