Kwan

Q: Is Kwan a boy or girl name?

Kwan is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name it ranks #28797, and as a girl name it ranks #62469.

Q: How popular is the name Kwan?

Kwan is ranked #28797 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ kw-AHN ]

Boy Name #28,797 Most Popular Hidden Gem 4 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Kwan is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced kw-AHN.

Parents who love the name Kwan often also consider Dynasty, Traver, Candor .

Popularity Over Time

#28,797

Current Rank

Peaked 1975 Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #28,797
Total SSA Count: 5

Alternative Spellings

Kwame #3308

Middle Name Ideas

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Kwan David

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Kwan Carter

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Kwan Ethan

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Kwan Dylan

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Kwan Cole

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Kwan Ace

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Kwan Asher

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Kwan Aiden

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Also a Girl Name

Kwan is also used as a girl name, ranked #62469.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kwan

Is Kwan a boy or girl name?

Kwan is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #28797. As a girl name, it is ranked #62469. Kwan is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Kwan?

Kwan is pronounced kw-AHN.

How popular is the name Kwan?

Kwan is currently ranked #28797 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Is Kwan a common or rare name?

Kwan is an uncommon name, ranked #28797 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

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.