Juwan is an American given name of African origin, particularly common among African Americans. It is believed to be derived from the Swahili word "Jumanne," which means "tomorrow." This name gained popularity in the United States during the 1970s and 1980s. The name Juwan has been used by several notable individuals, including basketball players such as Juwan Howard, a former professional player who later became a coach, and Juwan Staten, a college basketball player who was named to the Big East All-Freshman Team in 2012.
"Juwan is quite rare, with just two recorded births since 1970."