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Ewan

♂ Boy

Pronounced YOO-uhn /ˈju.ən/Medium

Meaning: Born of the yew (Anglicized form of Eoghan)Medium

In 30 seconds: Ewan is the Scottish Gaelic name meaning 'born of the yew', an Anglicized form of Eoghan.
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Origin MediumScottish, Gaelic
MeaningBorn of the yew (Anglicized form of Eoghan)
U.S. rank (2025)#1479 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births120 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2013
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,236

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201319722025

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

Ewan comes from Scottish Gaelic and ties a child to the yew tree, long valued for its strength and long life. It is the Anglicized spelling of Eoghan, the older Gaelic name, and shares its roots with the Welsh-flavored Owen. The name carries a clear Scottish identity wherever it goes.

Spellings shift across the Celtic world, from Euan and Ewen to the Gaelic Eòghann and Eoghan, all pointing to the same yew-born idea. The actor Ewan McGregor, born in 1971 and known for Trainspotting and the Star Wars films, has kept the name visible.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Ewan is 'origin uncertain', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Ewan — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

EuanEwenEòghannEoghanOwen

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Ewan McGregor (born 1971)
    Scottish actor known for Trainspotting and for playing Obi-Wan Kenobi in the Star Wars prequel films.

If you like Ewan…

Owen— A closely related name sharing the same Celtic origin.
Duncan— shares Ewan's Scottish roots
Ewen— the same nature feel
Logan— shares the -an ending
Brecken— the same nature feel

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ewan mean?

Ewan is usually explained as meaning 'origin uncertain' and is most often linked with Scottish tradition.

How do you pronounce Ewan?

It's commonly said YOO-uhn /ˈju.ən/.

Is Ewan a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Ewan is used as a boy name.

How popular is Ewan?

In 2024, Ewan ranked #1509 in the U.S. for boys, with 118 births recorded.

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