Jaewon is of Korean origin, meaning "Perfect" or "Completely Gentle." It is composed of two elements: "Jae," which means "perfect" or "complete," and "Won," signifying "gentle." This name gained prominence during the Joseon Dynasty in Korea, where it was often given to royal children due to its auspicious meaning. Today, Jaewon is a popular choice among Korean parents, while also gaining recognition globally as a unique and meaningful name option. The name consists of three syllables: Jae, which is pronounced like "JAY," won, pronounced like "WON," with the stress on the first syllable. Thus, the full pronunciation of Jaewon is JA-e-won.
The name Jaewon has seen a fairly steady decline in popularity over the years, with a peak of 7 births per year between 1999 and 2000, and a drop to as low as 5 births in some years thereafter. The total number of babies named Jaewon from 1999 to 2011 was 47.