Praiseworthy or priceless
Antwan is an American phonetic variation of the French name Antoine, which itself derives from the Roman family name Antonius. While the exact etymology of Antonius is unknown, it has long been associated with the Greek word 'anthos' meaning flower and the Latin concept of being beyond praise.
Less common today
Antwan isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #534 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Rapper known as Big Boi from the duo Outkast
Two-time NBA All-Star basketball player
Former NFL defensive end
Subject of the biographical film 'Antwone Fisher'
