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Antuan

♂ Boy

Pronounced an-TWAHN /ænˈtwɑn/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Antoine/Antwan — the French form of Anthony, from the Roman family name Antonius (long associated with 'priceless; praiseworthy')Low

In 30 seconds: Priceless; praiseworthy: Antuan spells Antoine/Antwan. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'an-TWAHN').
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Origin LowLatin, French
MeaningA spelling of Antoine/Antwan — the French form of Anthony, from the Roman family name Antonius (long associated with 'priceless; praiseworthy')
U.S. rank (2025)#5877 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births15 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1981
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,407

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198119672025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Antuan is a spelling of Antoine/Antwan — the French form of Anthony, from the Roman family name Antonius (long associated with 'priceless; praiseworthy'; routes noted). A crisp, modern name (said 'an-TWAHN'; nickname Twan).

In the U.S. it appears as a phonetic spelling. Rare in this form, priceless-and-praiseworthy at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Antoine is the French form of Anthony (from Antonius, long associated with 'priceless; praiseworthy') — Antuan is a phonetic spelling, crisp and modern (said 'an-TWAHN').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Antoine — routes layered

Variations

AntoineAntwanAntwon

Nicknames

Twan

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Antwan— a kin spelling
Antwon— a fellow spelling
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Antuan mean?

Antuan spells Antoine/Antwan — the French Anthony, long associated with 'priceless; praiseworthy'.

How do you pronounce Antuan?

It's said an-TWAHN /ænˈtwɑn/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Antuan a boy or girl name?

Antuan is a boy's name.

How popular is Antuan?

Antuan is a rare spelling in the U.S.

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