Ashante vs Kwame

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kwame

Boy #3,308 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"born on Saturday"

Origin: Akan (Twi)

Cultural Roots

Ghanaian African African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,308
Total SSA Count
36
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Kwa

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Popularity Comparison

Ashante Rank #8,854
Kwame Rank #3,308

Kwame is more popular, ranked #3308 vs #8854 for Ashante.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ashante ___

No pairings available yet.

Kwame ___

  • Kwame James
  • Kwame Emmanuel
  • Kwame Kofi
  • Kwame Asante
  • Kwame Isaiah
  • Kwame Malik

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ashante or Kwame more popular?

Kwame is more popular, ranked #3308 compared to Ashante at #8854 in the United States.

What do Ashante and Kwame mean?

Kwame means "born on Saturday" (Akan (Twi) origin).

Are Ashante and Kwame boy or girl names?

Ashante is primarily a boy name. Kwame is primarily a boy name.

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