Jaekwon is of Korean origin, meaning 'precious and strong'. It's composed of two hanja characters: '貴' (precious) and '強' (strong). This name gained popularity in South Korea during the 20th century and has since been adopted by other East Asian communities. In terms of pronunciation, it's typically pronounced as /ˈdʒækwɒn/ in English, with the emphasis on the first syllable.
The name Jaekwon experienced fluctuating popularity between 1996 and 2010, with a total of 154 babies named Jaekwon during this period. The peak years were 1996 and 2004, each having over 19 births, while the lowest points occurred in 2008 and 2009 with only 5 births each.