Ridwan
Meaningcontentment, goodwill · Arabic
Ridwan 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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- AnagramShuffle the letters of Ridwan and you get Darwin. Same letters, different name.
- Word funRidwan doesn't repeat a single letter: 6 letters, all different.
- GenerationRidwan peaked in 2015, which makes it a Gen Alpha name. The typical Ridwan you'd meet today is about 10 years old.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Ridwan would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 90,090 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryRidwan first shows up in US birth records in 1992, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 33 years since.
US births per million boys, 1992–2025
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About the name Ridwan
Ridwan 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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- Boy name: Aaron · possibly exalted
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Questions about the name Ridwan
What does the name Ridwan mean?
Ridwan means “contentment, goodwill” and comes from Arabic. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Reza (“contentment”), Rida (“contentment, favor”), Radwan (“contentment, goodwill”) and Reda (“contentment”).
What is the origin of the name Ridwan?
Ridwan 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 Ridwan a boy or girl name?
Ridwan is a boy name. In 2025, 19 US boys were named Ridwan.
How popular is the name Ridwan?
Ridwan ranked #5,045 for US boys in 2025, given to 19 babies. Its best year was 2015, when it reached #2,684. Over the last five years it has slipped 1,701 places.
What names are similar to Ridwan?
If you like Ridwan, you might also like Reza, Rida, Radwan and Reda.
What should I know before naming my baby Ridwan?
Ridwan 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.