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Kwadwo

Boy name · African

Meaningborn on Monday · Akan

Kwadwo is an African boy name meaning “born on Monday”, with Akan roots. In Akan tradition, many children are named for the day of the week they were born. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.

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  • Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Kwadwo would score 17 points, thanks largely to the K (worth 5).
  • GenerationKwadwo peaked in 1973, which makes it a Gen X name. The typical Kwadwo you'd meet today is about 52 years old. Now it's back in style, so there's a whole new generation of baby Kwadwos too.
  • Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Kwadwo would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 188,679 baby boys got the name in 2025.
  • HistoryKwadwo first shows up in US birth records in 1973, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 52 years since.
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hello, little Kwadwo

US births per million boys, 1973–2025

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Kwadwo

Kwadwo is a boy name of African origin meaning “born on Monday”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the open vowel at the end makes it sound soft and warm. It hit its peak in the 1970s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

Origin:African names

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Questions about the name Kwadwo

What does the name Kwadwo mean?

Kwadwo means “born on Monday” and comes from Akan. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Kojo (“born on monday”) and Kodzo (“born on Monday”).

What is the origin of the name Kwadwo?

Kwadwo is African in origin, and its meaning traces back to Akan. Other African names to consider are Cairo (“the victorious”), Asa (“healer”), Zaire (“river”) and Omari (“long-lived”).

Is Kwadwo a boy or girl name?

Kwadwo is a boy name. In 2025, 9 US boys were named Kwadwo.

How popular is the name Kwadwo?

Kwadwo ranked #8,243 for US boys in 2025, given to 9 babies. Its best year was 1973, when it reached #5,101.

What names are similar to Kwadwo?

If you like Kwadwo, you might also like Kojo and Kodzo.

What should I know before naming my baby Kwadwo?

Kwadwo is an African boy name meaning “born on Monday”, with Akan roots. In Akan tradition, many children are named for the day of the week they were born. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.