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Rezwan

♂ Boy

Pronounced REZ-wahn /ˈrɛz.wɑːn/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of the Arabic/Persian Ridwan (Rezwan), 'acceptance; contentment; God's good pleasure' — the name of the angel who guards paradise in Islamic tradition. Serene and faith-rooted.Low

In 30 seconds: A serene Arabic/Persian name: Rezwan means 'acceptance; God's good pleasure' (said 'REZ-wahn'). Peaceful and faith-rooted.
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Origin MediumArabic, Persian
MeaningA spelling of the Arabic/Persian Ridwan (Rezwan), 'acceptance; contentment; God's good pleasure' — the name of the angel who guards paradise in Islamic tradition. Serene and faith-rooted.
U.S. rank (2025)#10448 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 54

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202220182025

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

Rezwan is a variant of the Arabic/Persian Ridwan, 'acceptance; God's good pleasure.' Common across Persian and South Asian Muslim communities, it reaches U.S. families through that heritage — rare here (said 'REZ-wahn').

It appears only rarely in the U.S., mostly in Muslim families. Rare, serene, and faith-rooted.

Did you know? Rezwan spells Ridwan, 'acceptance; contentment; God's good pleasure' — also the name of the angel who guards paradise in Islamic tradition — a serene, meaningful choice (said 'REZ-wahn').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Rezwan — Arabic/Persian Ridwan 'acceptance; God's pleasure'

Variations

RidwanRizwanRezvan

Nicknames

RezWan

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Rezwan mean?

Rezwan is a form of the Arabic/Persian Ridwan, 'acceptance; contentment; God's good pleasure.'

How do you pronounce Rezwan?

It's said REZ-wahn /ˈrɛz.wɑːn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Rezwan a boy or girl name?

Rezwan is a boy's name.

How popular is Rezwan?

Rezwan is a rare name in the U.S.

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