Kwame vs Rakai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kwame

Boy #3,308 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"born on Saturday"

Origin: Akan (Twi)

Ghanaian African African-American

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Boy #3,323 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to care for, to cherish"

Origin: Luganda

African American Ugandan

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Kwame Rank #3,308

Rakai Rank #3,323

Kwame is more popular, ranked #3308 vs #3323 for Rakai.

Is Kwame or Rakai more popular?

Kwame is more popular, ranked #3308 compared to Rakai at #3323 in the United States.

What do Kwame and Rakai mean?

Kwame means "born on Saturday" (Akan (Twi) origin). Rakai means "to care for, to cherish" (Luganda origin).

Are Kwame and Rakai boy or girl names?

Kwame is primarily a boy name. Rakai is primarily a boy name.