Kwan
Pronunciation: [ kw-AHN ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Start comparing →Historical Record
Kwan first appeared in US Social Security records in 1969.
Over 530 babies have been named Kwan in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kwan is past its peak , currently ranked #28,797 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #28,797
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Kwan is also used as a girl name, ranked #62469.
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About the Name Kwan
Kwan is a boy name .
Is Kwan a boy or girl name? Kwan is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #28,797 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #62,469. Kwan is more commonly used as a boy name.
Kwan is currently ranked #28,797 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Kwan include Kwame . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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