Kwaku

♂ Boy

Pronounced KWAH-koo /ˈkwɑ.ku/Medium

Meaning: From the Akan (of Ghana), 'born on Wednesday' — a day-name (Wednesday-born boys are traditionally named Kwaku)Low

In 30 seconds: Born on Wednesday: Kwaku is an Akan name. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'KWAH-koo').

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Origin LowAkan, Ghanaian

MeaningFrom the Akan (of Ghana), 'born on Wednesday' — a day-name (Wednesday-born boys are traditionally named Kwaku)

U.S. rank (2025)#7026 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births12 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1995

Total births (all-time)≈ 495

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

Kwaku comes from the Akan (of Ghana), 'born on Wednesday' — a day-name (Wednesday-born boys are traditionally named Kwaku). A crisp, classic name (said 'KWAH-koo').

In the U.S. it appears in Ghanaian families. Rare, born-on-Wednesday at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Kwaku means 'born on Wednesday' in Akan (a Ghanaian day-name) — a crisp, meaningful name (said 'KWAH-koo').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Kwaku — Akan etymology

Variations

KwekuKwacoKwacu

Nicknames

Kwa

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kwaku mean?

Kwaku is Akan (Ghana) for 'born on Wednesday' — a traditional day-name.

How do you pronounce Kwaku?

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

Is Kwaku a boy or girl name?

Kwaku is a boy's name.

How popular is Kwaku?

Kwaku is a very rare name in the U.S.