Antawn is an uncommon, yet distinctive given name of African American origin. It is derived from two elements: "Ante" meaning "before" and "wan" meaning "one". Therefore, the name Antawn literally translates to "the first one" or "coming first". This unique moniker may appeal to parents seeking a memorable name for their child that has a profound meaning without being overly common.
"The name Antawn saw its peak popularity between the late 70s to mid-80s with consistently high birth numbers each year, reaching a high of 29 births in 1998. However, its usage has significantly declined since the early 2000s, with fewer than 10 births per year recorded from 2005 onwards."