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Ewan

Gender: Masculine
Language: Scottish, English
Etymology:
Ewan is the Anglicized form of a Scottish Gaelic name, Eogan, from the Welsh name Eoghan. Eoghan has two possible origins:
1. Eóghan is a Gaelic name meaning “Young” or “Born of Yew.”
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2. Eoghan is used as a Gaelic or Welsh form of Eugene, a Greek name. It originally meant “Well Born” from “eu” (well), and “gen” (birth).

History:
Traditionally found mainly in Scotland (at least, since the Middle Ages), Ewan is increasingly being used outside of Scotland.

Pronunciation: yoo-en.

Alternates: Ewen.

Surnames: Ewen, Ewing, Ewings, Ewin.


Famous Bearers:
Singers and Entertainers:
Ewan Gordon McGregor (1971-)
British actor.

Popularity:
Percentage from the 1990 U.S. Census:
less than 0.004 % named Ewan

Popularity of Ewan:
Popularity (for newborns):
In the United States...
1900-2000: N/A

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