Ewan

Meaning: Possibly noble born or warrior
Origin: Scottish Gaelic or Pictish — Pictish origin uncertain

Boy's name · #1479 in the US (2025) · Trending

Popularity over time

Ewan is moving up the charts. First recorded in 1972, it stood at #1479 in 2025; about 3,200 boys have been named Ewan along the way.

Across the states

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Appears in 2020-2025 birth records of 13 states. See the full state-by-state map on this page.

Around the world

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#219 in Scotland (2025) · #465 in England & Wales (2025) · #605 in Ireland (2025) · #863 in France (2025) · #1,364 in Switzerland (2025) · #798 in Canada (2024).

Famous Ewans

Ewan McGregor — Scottish actor
Ewan MacColl — British singer (1915–1989)
Ewan Mitchell — British actor
Ewan Stewart — Scottish actor
Ewan Pearson — British electronic music producer

In stories & tradition

Ewan — Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones (video game)

What Ewans become

Among 134 notable people named Ewan:

Sports figures appear 1.67× more often than among typical names — e.g. Ewan Beaton, Canadian judoka.

Similar names: Kallen · Calder · Rian · Rohan · Deegan · Kyran

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