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Antwain

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Pronounced AN-twayn /ˈæn.tweɪn/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Antoine/Antwon — forms of Anthony, from the Roman family name Antonius, later linked to 'priceless; praiseworthy'Low

In 30 seconds: Priceless; praiseworthy: Antwain spells Antoine/Antwon. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'AN-twayn').
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Origin LowLatin, French
MeaningA spelling of Antoine/Antwon — forms of Anthony, from the Roman family name Antonius, later linked to 'priceless; praiseworthy'
U.S. rank (2025)#12164 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1979
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,363

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197919682025

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

Antwain is a spelling of Antoine/Antwon — forms of Anthony, from the Roman family name Antonius, later linked to 'priceless; praiseworthy'. A crisp, modern name (said 'AN-twayn'; nickname Twain).

In the U.S. it appears in African-American families. Rare in this form, priceless at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Antoine is the French Anthony — from Antonius, later linked to 'priceless; praiseworthy' — Antwain is a spelling, crisp and modern (said 'AN-twayn').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Antoine — Latin etymology

Variations

AntoineAntwonAntwaun

Nicknames

Twain

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If you like Antwain…

Antoine— the standard French form
Antwon— a kin spelling
Antwaun— a fellow spelling
Dewayne— a sound-neighbor -wayne boys' name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Antwain mean?

Antwain spells Antoine/Antwon — forms of Anthony, later linked to 'priceless; praiseworthy'.

How do you pronounce Antwain?

It's said AN-twayn /ˈæn.tweɪn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Antwain a boy or girl name?

Antwain is a boy's name.

How popular is Antwain?

Antwain is a rare spelling in the U.S.

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