Kwesi
Meaningborn on Sunday · Fante
Kwesi is an African boy name meaning “born on Sunday”, with Fante roots. 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 easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
Did you know?
- Hidden namesLook closely: Kwesi has the name Wes hiding inside it.
- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Kwesi would score 12 points, thanks largely to the K (worth 5).
- GenerationKwesi peaked in 1973, which makes it a Gen X name. The typical Kwesi you'd meet today is about 52 years old.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Kwesi would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 243,902 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryKwesi first shows up in US birth records in 1971, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 54 years since.
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Kwesi
Kwesi is a boy name of African origin meaning “born on Sunday”. 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
More African boy names
- Unisex name: Cairo · the victorious
- Unisex name: Asa · healer
- Unisex name: Zaire · river
- Boy name: Omari · long-lived
- Boy name: Ermias · form of Jeremiah
- Boy name: Jabari · brave, fearless
- Boy name: Paulo · small
- Unisex name: Amani · peace
Questions about the name Kwesi
What does the name Kwesi mean?
Kwesi means “born on Sunday” and comes from Fante. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Sunday (“Sunday”), Domingo (“Sunday”), Akwasi (“born on Sunday”) and Kwasi (“born on sunday”).
What is the origin of the name Kwesi?
Kwesi is African in origin, and its meaning traces back to Fante. Other African names to consider are Cairo (“the victorious”), Asa (“healer”), Zaire (“river”) and Omari (“long-lived”).
Is Kwesi a boy or girl name?
Kwesi is a boy name. In 2025, 7 US boys were named Kwesi.
How popular is the name Kwesi?
Kwesi ranked #9,714 for US boys in 2025, given to 7 babies. Its best year was 1973, when it reached #1,653. Over the last five years it has slipped 975 places.
What names are similar to Kwesi?
If you like Kwesi, you might also like Sunday, Domingo, Akwasi and Kwasi.
What should I know before naming my baby Kwesi?
Kwesi is an African boy name meaning “born on Sunday”, with Fante roots. 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 easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, 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.