Juwan

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Pronounced jə-WAHN /dʒəˈwɑn/Medium

Meaning: Spelling of Jawan/Juan — a modern coinage echoing Juan (the Spanish John, 'God is gracious') and the -wan names; no single fixed rootLow

In 30 seconds: Smooth and modern: Juwan echoes Juan — 'God is gracious'. A crisp coinage, cool and warm (NBA's Juwan Howard).

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Origin LowAmerican, Hebrew

MeaningSpelling of Jawan/Juan — a modern coinage echoing Juan (the Spanish John, 'God is gracious') and the -wan names; no single fixed root

U.S. rank (2025)#7410 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1997

Total births (all-time)≈ 3,780

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Juwan is a spelling of Jawan/Juan — a modern coinage echoing Juan, the Spanish form of John, from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious', and the -wan names (routes layered, which we note). A smooth, modern name (NBA's Juwan Howard); the sound carries it.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, God-is-gracious in echo, and smooth.

Did you know? Juwan brushes Juan (the Spanish John, 'God is gracious') and the -wan names — a smooth, modern coinage (NBA star Juwan Howard).

Overall data confidence 50%

References — Juwan — routes layered

Variations

JawanJuwonJuan

Nicknames

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If you like Juwan…

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Jajuan— another -juan name

Jhoan— a fellow Hebrew choice

Javan— shares the -an ending

Ivaan— lands in the same popularity range

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Juwan mean?

Juwan echoes Juan ('God is gracious') and the -wan names; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Juwan?

It's said jə-WAHN /dʒəˈwɑn/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Juwan a boy or girl name?

Juwan is a boy's name.

How popular is Juwan?

Juwan is a rare name in the U.S.