Kwon
Meaning of Kwon
Kwon is a masculine name with Korean origin. In Korean, it is pronounced as "kwahn" (/kwɒn/). The name Kwon has variations such as Kuan. Although not very common in the United States, Kwon has been given to a small number of newborn boys in recent years. It ranked 12119th in occurrence for baby boys born in 2021, with 5 recorded instances. This name also had occurrences in previous years, including 5 occurrences in 2013 and a higher ranking of 4633rd in 1974. Kwon carries a unique and distinctive sound, making it an interesting choice for parents seeking a name with Korean heritage.
Pronunciation
Korean
- Pronunced as kwahn (/kwɒn/)
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Notable People Named Kwon
| Kwon Sang-woo is a South Korean actor who gained fame with the romantic comedy film My Tutor Friend and the melodrama series Stairway to Heaven. |
| Kwon Alexander is an American football linebacker who has played for several NFL teams, including the Pittsburgh Steelers, and previously played college football at LSU. |
| Kwon Se-in, also known as Kwon Yul, is a South Korean actor recognized for his roles in various TV series and films. |
| Kwon Hyun-bin, also known as Viini, is a multi-talented South Korean artist who gained fame through the reality show Produce 101 Season 2 and his debut with the boy group JBJ. |
| Kwon Won Il - Kwon Won-il is a South Korean mixed martial artist ranked #4 in the Bantamweight division of ONE Championship. |
| Kwon Chang-hoon is a South Korean professional footballer known for his role as an attacking midfielder for Suwon Samsung Bluewings and the South Korea national team. |
| Kwon Hyouk-se - Kwon Hyouk-Se, the eighth governor of South Korea's Financial Supervisory Service, has over 30 years of government service experience and previously served as the vice chairman of the Financial Services Commission (FSC). |
| Kwon Young-jin is a South Korean politician who served as the mayor of Daegu from 2014 to 2022. |
| Kwon Soo-hyun is a South Korean actor known for his roles in television series such as Run, Jang-mi and High Society, and he looks up to Park Hae-il as his role model. |
| Kwon Young-ghil is a South Korean politician, journalist, and trade unionist, known for his involvement in founding the People's Victory 21 and Democratic Labour Party. |
| Kwon Jong-chul - Kwon Jong-Chul is a retired South Korean football referee. |
| Kwon Jung-hyuk - Kwon Jung-Hyuk is a South Korean football goalkeeper currently playing for Gyeongnam FC. |
| Kwon Kyung-ho - Kwon Kyung-Ho is a South Korean football player who played for Korea National League side Goyang Kookmin Bank and previously for Gangwon FC. |
| Kwon Jin-young - Kwon Jin-Young is a South Korean footballer known for his versatility in playing as a right back or defensive midfielder for Busan IPark. |
| Kwon Hyuk is a South Korean baseball player who achieved a gold medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics. |
