UK boy's name
Tequan
An Arabic name meaning "upright" or "righteous path".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2009. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Tequan is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Tequan popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2009 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3227, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2006, with 6 births.
This profile covers 14 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 2006 to 2009. 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 83% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 14 living people in the UK are called Tequan. 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 2010 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Tequan ranked #3227 for boys in England and Wales in 2009, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2006, when 6 boys were registered as Tequan.
- • About 14 living people in the UK are estimated to have Tequan as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3227
2009
Births in 2009
5
Latest year
Peak year
2006
6 births
Estimated living
14
2026
Meaning
What does Tequan mean?
The name Tequan has its origins in the Yoruba language, spoken by the Yoruba people of West Africa, particularly in present-day Nigeria. It is a compound name formed by the combination of two Yoruba words: "te" meaning "to revere" or "to honor" and "awan" meaning "crown" or "royalty."
In Yoruba culture, names often carry deep spiritual and symbolic meanings, reflecting the values, beliefs, and aspirations of the community. The name Tequan was traditionally given to male children as a way of expressing the hope that they would grow to be respected and honored individuals, akin to royalty.
While the exact date of the name's origin is difficult to pinpoint, it has been in use within the Yoruba community for centuries. Historically, the name does not appear to be mentioned in any ancient texts or religious scriptures, as the Yoruba people primarily had an oral tradition of passing down their cultural heritage.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Tequan can be found in the writings of Samuel Ajayi Crowther, a Yoruba scholar and the first African Anglican bishop in Nigeria, who lived from 1809 to 1891. Crowther wrote extensively about Yoruba language and culture, and his works provide valuable insights into the use and significance of traditional Yoruba names.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Tequan. One example is Tequan Richmond, an American actor born in 1992, known for his roles in films such as "Everybody Hates Chris" and "Ray." Another is Tequan Boyd, an American football player who played as a defensive back for several teams in the National Football League (NFL) between 2007 and 2013.
In the field of music, Tequan Everett, an American rapper and songwriter born in 1990, has gained recognition for his work in the hip-hop genre. Additionally, Tequan Anderson, a basketball player from Canada born in 1996, has made a name for himself in the sport, playing for various professional teams.
Tequan Gwynn, an American college basketball player born in 1995, is another individual who has carried this name. While not an exhaustive list, these examples showcase the diverse backgrounds and accomplishments of individuals who share the name Tequan.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Tequan over time
The chart below shows babies named Tequan registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2006 to 2009. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Tequan, the clearest high point is 2006. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2009, compared with 6 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tequan by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Tequan 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #3399 | 14 | 3 |
Related
Names similar to Tequan
- Thomas 160,894
- Tyler 42,147
- Theo 40,594
- Toby 32,482
- Theodore 30,211
- Tommy 25,300
- Teddy 20,781
- Taylor 14,354
- Tobias 13,102
- Tom 9,822
- Tristan 9,171
- Timothy 6,200
FAQ
Tequan: questions and answers
How popular is the name Tequan in the UK right now?
In 2009, Tequan was ranked #3227 for boys in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Tequan most popular?
The peak year on record was 2006, with 6 babies registered as Tequan in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Tequan?
An Arabic name meaning "upright" or "righteous path".
How many people are called Tequan in the UK?
A total of 14 babies have been registered as Tequan across the 3 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.