Kwadwo

Kwadwo is a boy's name of African origin meaning “born on a Monday.” In 2024 it was given to 11 boys in the United States.

Kwadwo at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
African
Meaning
“born on a Monday”

About the name Kwadwo

Kwadwo belongs to the African tradition. Its meaning — “born on a Monday” — is the sense carried by its African roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Kwadwo first appears in Social Security records in 1973. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #5456 in 2005, and in 2024 11 babies received the name — 275 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Kwadwo in US records

First recorded (US)
1973
Best US rank
#5456 in 2005
Peak year
2005
Babies named Kwadwo in 2024
11
Total since 1880
275

Kwadwo in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1997
Best rank
#1981 in 2009
Babies named Kwadwo in 2025
8
Total since 1996
109

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Kwadwo mean?

Kwadwo means “born on a Monday” in its African roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Kwadwo a boy or girl name?

Kwadwo is a boy name. In 2024, 11 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Kwadwo?

Kwadwo comes from the African tradition.

How popular is the name Kwadwo?

Kwadwo first appears in US records in 1973. Its best-ever ranking was #5456 in 2005, and 11 babies were given the name in 2024.

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