Kawan

Kawan is a boy's name of Portuguese origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 6 boys in the United States.

Kawan at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Portuguese
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Kawan

Kawan belongs to the Portuguese tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Kawan first appears in Social Security records in 1972. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #2407 in 1974, and in 2024 6 babies received the name — 560 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Kawan in US records

First recorded (US)
1972
Best US rank
#2407 in 1974
Peak year
2007
Babies named Kawan in 2024
6
Total since 1880
560

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Kawan mean?

The meaning of Kawan is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Portuguese origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Kawan a boy or girl name?

Kawan is a boy name. In 2024, 6 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Kawan?

Kawan comes from the Portuguese tradition.

How popular is the name Kawan?

Kawan first appears in US records in 1972. Its best-ever ranking was #2407 in 1974, and 6 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.