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Antwane

♂ Boy

Pronounced an-TWAYN /ɑnˈtweɪn/Medium

Meaning: Antwane is a phonetic American variant of Antoine/Antwan, the French form of Anthony (Roman Antonius, often 'priceless, praiseworthy'). It is well established in Black American naming.Low

In 30 seconds: Antwane is a variant of Antoine/Antwan, the French Anthony — 'priceless' (said 'an-TWAYN'). Smooth and familiar.
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Origin MediumFrench, English
MeaningAntwane is a phonetic American variant of Antoine/Antwan, the French form of Anthony (Roman Antonius, often 'priceless, praiseworthy'). It is well established in Black American naming.
U.S. rank (2025)#9784 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1990
Total births (all-time)≈ 887

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199019692025

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

Antwane is an American phonetic variant of Antoine/Antwan, the French form of Anthony (Antonius, 'priceless'). Well established in American naming, it reads as a warm, familiar pick (said 'an-TWAYN').

In the U.S. it is uncommon and reads as a familiar French-rooted name. Rare, smooth, and warm.

Did you know? Antwane spells out the sound of Antoine, the French Anthony, in a distinctly American hand — the root traces to Roman Antonius, often 'priceless' (said 'an-TWAYN').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Antwane — Variant of Antoine/Antwan (French Anthony)

Variations

AntwanAntoineAntwon

Nicknames

AntTwane

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Antwane mean?

Antwane is a variant of Antoine/Antwan, the French form of Anthony, from Roman Antonius ('priceless').

How do you pronounce Antwane?

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

Is Antwane a boy or girl name?

Antwane is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Antwane?

Antwane is an uncommon name in the U.S.

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