Juwan
MeaningGod is gracious · English form of Juan
- US rank
- #7,194
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #380 in 1997
11 babies were named Juwan in the US in 2025. It has dropped 3,276 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1970–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Juwan you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 156,250 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Juwan, 11 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Juwan would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryJuwan first shows up in US birth records in 1970, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 55 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1997, when it ranked #380. Today it's #7,194, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowJuwan was 12× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 13,550 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 156,250.
- TrendJuwan has slipped 3,276 places over the last five years and now sits at #7,194. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningJuwan is an English form of Juan, which means “God is gracious”.
About the name Juwan
Juwan is a boy name of American origin meaning “God is gracious”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with J and ending in “-wan”. US birth records list Juwan for boys from 1970 to 2025, in 56 of those 56 years. Its best year was 1997, when it ranked #380 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #7,194, with 11 babies.
Origin:American names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 6.3 | 157,978 boys |
| 1980s | 6.1 | 163,399 boys |
| 1990s | 137 | 7,306 boys |
| 2000s | 30 | 32,971 boys |
| 2010s | 12 | 83,963 boys |
| 2020s | 12 | 84,986 boys |
Other spellings of Juwan
More American boy names
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: Maverick · independent, unbranded
- Unisex name: Kai · sea
- Unisex name: Jace · healer
- Boy name: Jaxon · son of Jack
- Boy name: Milo · possibly gracious
- Boy name: Bryson · son of Brice
- Boy name: Louis · famous warrior
Questions about the name Juwan
What does the name Juwan mean?
Juwan means “God is gracious” in English, as a form of Juan.
What is the origin of the name Juwan?
Juwan has American roots in our records. Other American names include Henry, Maverick, Kai.
Is Juwan a boy or girl name?
Juwan is a boy name.
How popular is the name Juwan?
Juwan ranked #7,194 for US boys in 2025, given to 11 babies. Its best year was 1997 (#380).