Radwan
Meaningcontentment, goodwill · Arabic
Radwan is an Arabic boy name meaning “contentment, goodwill”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. 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 crisp and confident, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
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- GenerationRadwan peaked in 2008, which makes it a Gen Z name. The typical Radwan you'd meet today is about 17 years old.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Radwan would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 212,766 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryRadwan first shows up in US birth records in 1996, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 29 years since.
US births per million boys, 1996–2025
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About the name Radwan
Radwan is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning “contentment, goodwill”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. It's a fresh, modern name that only arrived in US birth records in recent decades. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Arabic names
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Questions about the name Radwan
What does the name Radwan mean?
Radwan means “contentment, goodwill” and comes from Arabic. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Reza (“contentment”), Ridwan (“contentment, goodwill”), Rida (“contentment, favor”) and Reda (“contentment”).
What is the origin of the name Radwan?
Radwan is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Caleb (“dog, faithful”), Silas (“of the forest”), Aaron (“possibly exalted”) and Amir (“prince, commander”).
Is Radwan a boy or girl name?
Radwan is a boy name. In 2025, 8 US boys were named Radwan.
How popular is the name Radwan?
Radwan ranked #8,910 for US boys in 2025, given to 8 babies. Its best year was 2008, when it reached #7,187. Over the last five years it has slipped 171 places.
What names are similar to Radwan?
If you like Radwan, you might also like Reza, Ridwan, Rida and Reda.
What should I know before naming my baby Radwan?
Radwan is an Arabic boy name meaning “contentment, goodwill”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. 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 crisp and confident, 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.