UK boy's name
Rezwan
An Arabic masculine name meaning "one who is pleased, satisfied, or content".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Rezwan is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Rezwan popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4991, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2007, with 9 births.
This profile covers 83 England and Wales registrations across 16 recorded years from 1996 to 2023. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 33% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 82 living people in the UK are called Rezwan. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Rezwan ranked #4991 for boys in England and Wales in 2023, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2007, when 9 boys were registered as Rezwan.
- • About 82 living people in the UK are estimated to have Rezwan as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4991
2023
Births in 2023
3
Latest year
Peak year
2007
9 births
Estimated living
82
2026
Meaning
What does Rezwan mean?
The name Rezwan has its origins in the Persian language and culture. It is derived from the Persian word "rezvan," which means "content" or "satisfied." The name can be traced back to the 7th century AD, during the reign of the Sassanid Empire in ancient Persia.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Rezwan is found in the ancient Persian epic poem "Shahnameh," written by the renowned poet Ferdowsi in the late 10th century AD. In this epic, Rezwan is portrayed as the guardian of Paradise, responsible for welcoming the souls of the righteous into the heavenly gardens.
The name Rezwan also holds significance in Islamic tradition. It is mentioned in the Quran as the name of the guardian angel of Paradise. This association with Paradise and divine guardianship has contributed to the popularity of the name among Muslim communities.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Rezwan. One of the earliest was Rezwan Khan (1547-1624), a Mughal military commander who served under the emperors Akbar and Jahangir. He was known for his bravery and military prowess, and played a crucial role in the expansion of the Mughal Empire.
Another prominent individual with this name was Rezwan Hussain (1753-1835), a Bengali writer and scholar who made significant contributions to the literary and intellectual landscape of Bengal during the 18th and 19th centuries. His works covered a wide range of topics, including poetry, philosophy, and Islamic theology.
In more recent times, Rezwan Chowdhury (1952-2005) was a prominent Bangladeshi economist and social activist. He dedicated his life to fighting poverty and promoting economic development in Bangladesh, and his work had a lasting impact on the country's social and economic policies.
Rezwan Fazli (born 1980) is a contemporary Afghan cricketer who has represented the Afghan national team in various international tournaments. He is considered one of the pioneers of cricket in Afghanistan and has played a pivotal role in the sport's growth and development in the country.
Finally, Rezwan Alam (born 1985) is a Bangladeshi artist and sculptor known for his thought-provoking and socially conscious works. His sculptures often explore themes of identity, culture, and the human experience, and have been exhibited in galleries and museums around the world.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Rezwan over time
The chart below shows babies named Rezwan registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Rezwan, the clearest high point is 2007. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2023, compared with 9 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Rezwan by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Rezwan was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4991 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010s | #4277 | 14 | 4 |
| 2000s | #2523 | 45 | 7 |
| 1990s | #2024 | 21 | 4 |
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FAQ
Rezwan: questions and answers
How popular is the name Rezwan in the UK right now?
In 2023, Rezwan was ranked #4991 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Rezwan most popular?
The peak year on record was 2007, with 9 babies registered as Rezwan in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Rezwan?
An Arabic masculine name meaning "one who is pleased, satisfied, or content".
How many people are called Rezwan in the UK?
A total of 83 babies have been registered as Rezwan across the 16 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.