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The baby name Ewan is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈjuːən/ (YOO-ən).

Ewan is Scottish Gaelic in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Scottish Gaelic
Pronunciation: /ˈjuːən/ (YOO-ən)

What is the meaning of the name Ewan ?

The baby name Ewan is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈjuːən/ (YOO-ən).

Ewan is Scottish Gaelic in Origin.

Ewan is a Scottish given name, an Anglicised form of the Gaelic Eòghann/Eòghan, usually pronounced YOO-ən. Scholars link it to Proto-Celtic *Iwo-genos, yielding the sense “born of the yew,” with the yew symbolizing endurance and longevity; some also connect it with ógan, “youth.” It is not derived from Greek Eugene, despite past equation in records.

The name appears in medieval Highlands and western seaboard sources, borne by figures such as Eóghan (Ewan) Mac Dubhghaill, Lord of Argyll, and later by Ewen Cameron of Lochiel. It has remained steady in Scotland and spread through the wider UK and Commonwealth in the 20th century. Common variants are Euan and Ewen; the Gaelic form is Eoghan. Related but separate are Welsh Owain/Owen; similar-looking Eoin and Welsh Iwan correspond to John. Surnames like MacEwen/MacEwan mean “son of Ewan.”

Ewan has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Ewan

Ewan McGregor Actor · Born 1971 · United States Ewan McGregor is a Scottish actor best known for his role as Obi-Wan Kenobi in the Star Wars prequel trilogy. He also starred in Trainspotting and Moulin Rouge!, showcasing his versatility and talent in both dramatic and musical roles. Ewan MacColl Actor · Born 1915 · United Kingdom Ewan MacColl was a prominent British folk singer and songwriter, best known for writing 'The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face' and 'Dirty Old Town'. Born in 1915, he significantly influenced the folk music revival in the United Kingdom. Ewan Mitchell Actor · Born 1997 · United Kingdom Ewan Mitchell is a British actor best known for his role as Osferth in the television series 'The Last Kingdom'. Born in 1997, he has gained recognition for his performances in both television and film.

Ewan – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Boys 2025 #1 836
BN 0 #27 6 2,297
JM 0 #89 5 3,714
BN Boys 0 #91 43 6,332
SD 0 #102 1 2,130
PH 0 #110 1 5,607
BN Girls 0 #112 3 5,459
Switzerland Boys 2024 #132 6 1,769
ID Boys 0 #135 1 4,130
MT Boys 0 #179 1 4,064
HR 0 #181 1 2,081
Sweden Boys 2018 #184 3 1,584
AE 0 #186 2 10,220
RU 0 #194 1 3,641
DK 0 #206 1 5,198
LU Boys 0 #219 2 4,970
JM Boys 0 #227 46 6,876
MO Boys 0 #234 1 5,842
EC Boys 0 #246 1 3,322
NA Boys 0 #250 4 6,830
TW Boys 0 #254 3 7,111
MO Girls 0 #258 6 7,056
Canada Boys 2024 #274 33 2,588
MY 0 #277 54 12,352
JM Girls 0 #278 1 7,507
SG 0 #278 5 11,010
TW Girls 0 #289 1 8,139
KZ Boys 0 #296 1 6,578
MY Boys 0 #297 1,460 25,439
SA 0 #311 2 10,560
France Boys 2021 #321 67 2,865
CN Boys 0 #323 9 9,639
DK Boys 0 #329 4 7,401
QA Girls 0 #338 6 15,378
HK 0 #357 1 8,483
SD Girls 0 #357 2 7,678
CN Girls 0 #359 1 8,829
MU Girls 0 #362 1 8,539
MU Boys 0 #367 3 8,477
PH Boys 0 #369 15 11,440
PT Boys 0 #379 3 7,951
JO Boys 0 #381 9 7,057
YE 0 #397 2 8,639
EG 0 #412 1 6,387
UY Boys 0 #413 1 5,922
OM Girls 0 #421 4 15,987
PH Girls 0 #424 6 13,098
ZA 0 #434 14 14,421
HK Boys 0 #504 24 12,905
CR Boys 0 #510 1 10,188
RU Boys 0 #518 9 12,621
RU Girls 0 #523 1 11,913
IQ Girls 0 #524 2 11,303
PS Boys 0 #530 19 10,655
PS Girls 0 #546 2 10,981
LY 0 #554 6 12,703
KW Girls 0 #555 7 19,177
IR Boys 0 #565 1 10,162
CM Boys 0 #573 3 12,054
IL Boys 0 #578 30 10,983
BH 0 #582 6 17,937
AE Girls 0 #593 5 20,968
BD Boys 0 #605 1 10,045
BO Boys 0 #622 1 9,244
SG Girls 0 #629 4 18,916
IQ Boys 0 #632 36 13,071
SG Boys 0 #634 64 17,960
HK Girls 0 #643 8 16,104
IL Girls 0 #644 2 11,648
Finland Boys 2026 #658 25 3,552
LB 0 #682 9 13,263
CL Boys 0 #696 5 13,390
QA Boys 0 #737 7 18,093
SY 0 #766 2 11,684
United States Boys 2024 #775 118 7,044
BR Boys 0 #785 1 12,213
KW Boys 0 #799 8 18,755
EG Boys 0 #818 69 15,035
NG Girls 0 #823 4 15,093
TN 0 #865 1 13,765
OM Boys 0 #872 10 17,948
NL Boys 0 #902 50 5,873
SA Girls 0 #924 12 25,931
PE Boys 0 #926 1 14,506
EG Girls 0 #946 14 14,742
MY Girls 0 #948 47 24,821
CO Boys 0 #978 4 15,656
NG Boys 0 #996 6 16,906
MX Boys 0 #1,031 3 16,355
ZA Boys 0 #1,031 148 25,619
IN Boys 0 #1,038 2 16,750
AE Boys 0 #1,075 18 22,615
MA 0 #1,194 6 20,986
DZ 0 #1,232 3 20,130
ZA Girls 0 #1,236 1 25,928
TR 0 #1,249 6 19,440
IT Boys 0 #1,447 25 10,046
SA Boys 0 #1,584 31 28,008

Ewan is popular in 62 countries — most recent births per country:

Scotland, United Kingdom
France
Ireland
Canada
Switzerland

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People also ask about Ewan

Ewan is predominantly a boy's name.
Ewan is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /ˈjuːən/ (YOO-ən).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Euan, Ewen, Eòghan and Eoghan.
Across languages, Ewan has these equivalents: Owen (Welsh/English), Eoghan/Eóghan (Irish/Scottish Gaelic), Iwan (Welsh).
Yes, very popular — Ewan ranked #1 in Ireland in 2025, and appears in official birth registries across 9 countries.
Ewan ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2025).
Ewan's popularity is holding steady. It moved from #1 in 2015 to #1 in 2025 in Ireland.
Yes — 3 notable people named Ewan are in our database, including Ewan McGregor (Actor), Ewan MacColl (Actor), Ewan Mitchell (Actor).