Origin
Akan (Ghanaian)
Syllables
2
Zodiac
Capricorn
Trend
Rising
At a glance
Kwadwo is a name often given to boys. Ranked #7500 and is currently rising on the charts. It comes from a Akan (Ghanaian) origin and traditionally means "Born on Monday". It has 2 syllables.
The Story of Kwadwo
Traditional Akan day-name from Ghana, Kwadwo marks Monday births and carries ancestral weight. It is simple yet powerful, growing in diaspora use. The name reflects resilience and community ties.
Popularity
Currently ranked #7500 on the Baby Billboard Charts. Peak rank: #7500. Changed +519 positions from last year.
Numerology Profile
Builder and organizer.
Values stability.
Ambitious.
Practical.
Zodiac & Astrology
Capricorn
Grounded and dutiful.
Strengths
Compatible Signs
Lucky Numbers
Lucky Colors
Best Career Paths
Name Energy & Vibe
Steady cultural strength.
Color Aura
Earth Brown
Element
Earth
Season
Winter
Gemstone
Onyx
Spirit Animal
Elephant
Power Word
Ancestry
Energy Type
Earth × Winter
Personality & Traits
Reliable
Steady and trustworthy.
Strong
Resilient spirit.
Traditional
Honors roots.
Famous People Named Kwadwo
Kwadwo Asamoah
Ghanaian footballer
Kwadwo Owusu
Scholar and author
Kwadwo in Pop Culture
Kwadwo
African film
Historical Events
1700
Akan naming custom recorded.
International Variations
Kwadwo in Different Scripts
Kwadwo
Latin
Kwadwo
Twi
Nicknames & Short Forms
Middle Name Suggestions
Beautiful middle name pairings with Kwadwo:
Kwadwo Mensah
Kwadwo Boateng
Kwadwo Asante
Kwadwo Ofori
Kwadwo Gyasi
Fun Facts & Trivia
Day name tradition.
Popular in Ghana.
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boyPronunciation
KWAH-dwo
Quick Facts
This page is reviewed by the Baby Billboard Charts editorial team. Rankings come from official U.S. Social Security Administration birth records, with descriptions checked for clarity and usefulness. See our Editorial Policy for our methodology and correction process.