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Kauan

♂ Boy

Pronounced kah-WAHN /kaˈwɑːn/Medium

Meaning: A popular Brazilian name from Tupi-Guarani, widely read as 'hawk' or 'falcon'; separately Kauan is used in Arabic contexts. A heritage name we note respectfully; routes vary.Low

In 30 seconds: A soaring name: Kauan means 'hawk' in Tupi-Guarani (said 'kah-WAHN'). Popular in Brazil; routes vary, which we note.
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Origin LowTupi-Guarani, Arabic
MeaningA popular Brazilian name from Tupi-Guarani, widely read as 'hawk' or 'falcon'; separately Kauan is used in Arabic contexts. A heritage name we note respectfully; routes vary.
U.S. rank (2024)#11629 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2009
Total births (all-time)≈ 351

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200920042024

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

Kauan is a popular Brazilian name from the Tupi-Guarani language, commonly read as 'hawk' or 'falcon'; it is also used in Arabic contexts. A heritage name we note respectfully, with routes that vary. A resonant two-beat pick (said 'kah-WAHN').

It is very common in Brazil but rare in the U.S. Rare here, soaring, and heritage-rich.

Did you know? Kauan is a beloved Brazilian name from Tupi-Guarani, widely read as 'hawk'; it also appears in Arabic use, and routes vary, which we note (said 'kah-WAHN').
Overall data confidence 46%
References - Kauan — Tupi-Guarani 'hawk'; also Arabic; routes vary

Variations

CauanKauãKawan

Nicknames

Kau

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kauan mean?

Kauan is a Brazilian name from Tupi-Guarani widely read as 'hawk'; it also appears in Arabic use, and routes vary, which we note.

How do you pronounce Kauan?

It's said kah-WAHN /kaˈwɑːn/ - two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Kauan a boy or girl name?

Kauan is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Kauan?

Kauan is rare in the U.S. but very common in Brazil.

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