Erwan () is a masculine Breton given name, sometimes spelled Erwann. Its francization is the French given name Yves.
Etymology From Old Breton given name . It might thus be formed of Proto-Brythonic words "well, good" and "talent, natural gift, ability" (compare Welsh and Irish ), or derived from Gaulish name .
Sometimes allegedly supposed to come from the Breton word "dragon" because of homophony in Modern Breton.
Variants
Masculine : Erwann, Erwane, Eroan, Ervoan, Ervan, Earwinn, Érwann, Érwan, Even or Ewen, Ewan or Evan, Iwan, Eozen, Cheun, Youen, Youenn, If, Ivi or Yvi, Von, Yeun, Yoen, Youn, Yvelin, Hélori, Hélaurie, Herwan, Herwann, Aerwan Feminine : Erwana, Erwanez, Youna, Youena, Vonig.
Notable people Notable people with the name include:
Erwan Bergot (1930–1993), French Army officer and writer Erwan Berthou (1861–1933), French poet, writer and bard Erwan Bouroullec (born 1976), French designer, see Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec Erwan Colas (born 1997), French footballer Erwan Dianteill (born 1967), French anthropologist and sociologist Erwan Kepoa Falé (born 1991 or 1992), French actor (born 1970), Indonesian politician and Deputy Governor of West Java (2025-2030) Erwan Pain (born 1986), French ice hockey player Erwan Quintin (born 1984), French footballer Erwan Regulus (born 2000), French footballer Erwan Vallerie (1944–2022), French economist and Breton nationalist Charlie "Erwan" Dodson, Belgian dubstep musician
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