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Kwesi

♂ Boy

Pronounced KWEH-see /ˈkwɛ.si/Medium

Meaning: From the Akan (Ghanaian), 'born on a Sunday' — a day-name given to boys born on the SabbathLow

In 30 seconds: Born on a Sunday: Kwesi is Akan. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'KWEH-see').

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Origin LowAkan

MeaningFrom the Akan (Ghanaian), 'born on a Sunday' — a day-name given to boys born on the Sabbath

U.S. rank (2025)#10254 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1977

Total births (all-time)≈ 817

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

Kwesi comes from the Akan (Ghanaian), 'born on a Sunday' — a day-name given to boys born on the Sabbath. A crisp, classic name (said 'KWEH-see').

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

Did you know? Kwesi means 'born on a Sunday' in the Akan (Ghanaian) — a day-name given to boys born on the Sabbath — crisp and classic (said 'KWEH-see').

Overall data confidence 44%

References — Kwesi — Akan day-name

Variations

KwasiKwesie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kwesi mean?

Kwesi is Akan (Ghanaian) for 'born on a Sunday' — a day-name.

How do you pronounce Kwesi?

It's said KWEH-see /ˈkwɛ.si/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Kwesi a boy or girl name?

Kwesi is a boy's name.

How popular is Kwesi?

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