Jawan

Jawan: name meaning, origin and popularity

Boy name

Meaning and origin of Jawan

  • A male given name originating as a coinage, of African-American usage; variant forms Juwan, Juwann.

How popular is Jawan?

9U.S. babies in 2025
#1067peak rank (1997)
1,474babies since 1880

Since 1880, 12 girls and 1,462 boys in the U.S. have been named Jawan (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #6606 in 1970. Its highest rank for boys was #1067 in 1997. In 2025, 9 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Jawan FAQ

What does the name Jawan mean?

A male given name originating as a coinage, of African-American usage; variant forms Juwan, Juwann.

How popular is the name Jawan?

Since 1880, 12 girls and 1,462 boys in the U.S. have been named Jawan (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #6606 in 1970. Its highest rank for boys was #1067 in 1997. In 2025, 9 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Jawan a boy or girl name?

Jawan is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 12 girls and 1,462 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.