Rising since 2002, #8,910 for boys today.
Popularity of Radwan since 1996
Babies named Radwan per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 22 |
| 2000s | 42 |
| 2010s | 40 |
| 2020s | 42 |
Meaning & origin
Radwan is a name of Arabic origin, meaning contentment and divine approval. In the United States, its recorded usage began in 1996, and it has seen steady growth. As of the latest year (2025), the name ranked 8,910th, with a 1-in-213,510 occurrence. Its peak year was 2008, and it has been on an upward trajectory since 2002, reflecting a modest but consistent rise in adoption. While it does not yet appear among top states by usage, its appeal likely stems from its spiritual resonance within Islamic communities.
Radwan derives from the Arabic root r-d-w (رضو), conveying satisfaction and approval. In Islamic tradition, it is a name of a gatekeeper of Paradise, signifying divine pleasure. The name has been borne across the Arabic-speaking world for centuries, particularly in the Levant and North Africa, and appears in historical records as early as the medieval period.
“Radwan” around the world
Where Radwan lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Rado, Wani
Sibling names for Radwan
Names that share Radwan's style, for a brother or sister.
