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Kwadwo

♂ Boy

Pronounced KWAH-jwoh /ˈkwɑ.dʒwoʊ/Medium

Meaning: From the Akan (Ghanaian), 'born on a Monday' — a male day-nameLow

In 30 seconds: Born on a Monday: Kwadwo is Akan. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'KWAH-jwoh').

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Origin LowAkan

MeaningFrom the Akan (Ghanaian), 'born on a Monday' — a male day-name

U.S. rank (2024)#7500 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2005

Total births (all-time)≈ 275

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

Kwadwo comes from the Akan (Ghanaian), 'born on a Monday' — a male day-name (one of the Akan kradin day-names). A crisp, classic name (said 'KWAH-jwoh'; nickname Kojo).

In the U.S. it appears in Ghanaian families. Rare, born-on-a-Monday at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Kwadwo means 'born on a Monday' in Akan (Ghanaian) — a male day-name, crisp and classic (said 'KWAH-jwoh').

Overall data confidence 46%

References — Kwadwo — Akan day-name

Variations

KojoKwadjoCodjoe

Nicknames

Kojo

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kwadwo mean?

Kwadwo is Akan (Ghanaian) for 'born on a Monday' — a male day-name.

How do you pronounce Kwadwo?

It's said KWAH-jwoh /ˈkwɑ.dʒwoʊ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Kwadwo a boy or girl name?

Kwadwo is a boy's name.

How popular is Kwadwo?

Kwadwo is a rare name in the U.S.