Swedish boy names

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Updated: April 10th, 2024
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Matt

Gift of Yahweh, Matthias

Dara

Give, Son, Oak, Lord

James

A Cheerful Boy, Holds the Heel, One Who Supplants, Supplanter

Jimmy

Holder of the Heel, Yahweh May Protect, One who Supplants, Supplanter

Cliff

Cliff and Heath, Form of Clifford

Alphonse

Embattled, Eager, Fight, Noble and Fast

Collin

Dove, Victory of the People, Young Pup, Victor

Errol

Nobleman, Freeman, Earl, To Wander

Edmond

Wealth and Protection, Wealthy Protector, Guardian of Property

Eden

Delight, Pleasure, Luxuriant, Paradise, Adornment

Jordan

The Descending, One who Descends, Olive Tree, Lead Colored

Ollie

An Olive, Form of Oliver, Elf, Warrior

Ezra

God's Help

Marcellus

Dedicated to Mars, God of War Mars Ordained

Zora

Beauty, Dawn, Aurora, Whiteness

Devon

Defender, English and American Place Name, Bard, From Devon

Karl

With German origins meaning “free man,” Karl is a strong, historic name borne by leaders and thinkers alike.

Bob

Form of Robert, Bright, Fame, Glorious Shining

Alvaro

Deep, Protector, Guard, All

Alva

Exalted, His Highness, Elf, Elfe

Willis

Son of will, Brave, Will-helmet, Bold

Ernie

Serious, Earnest, Gravity, Form of Ernest

Vince

The Winning, Victor, Conquering, Form of Vincent

Kylie

Boomerang

Jasper

The Name of a Gemstone, Jasper-stone, He who Guards the Treasure, Whoever Comes to See

Lee

Inspired By a Place Name, Wood, Glade, Poet

Elmo

Noble, Honorable, Well-Known, Famous

Ricardo

Brave, Power, King and Strong, Rich

Zack

God Remembers, The Lord has Remembered, Variant of Zachariah and Zachary, Laughter

Erwin

Army, Form of Irving, Place Name, Beautiful

Nestor

Name of a King, Always Heimkehrende, He who Remembers, The Homecoming

Jacques

French Form of Jacob Supplanter, He who Supplants, Yahweh May Protect

Claudine

Limping, Disabled, Lame

Tate

Light Hearted, Great Talker, Pleasant and Bright, Measure of Land

Hailey

Hay and Lēah = Clearing, Hero

Hardy

Hardy, "Hard", Brave

Josh

Yahweh is Salvation, Emotion, Satisfaction, Form of Joshua

Armand

Strong and Man, Warrior, Army

Gil

Joy, Young Goat, Happiness, Aigilops

Damaris

Calf, Gentle, Wife, Companion

Bertram

The Elements Berht Meaning Bright Famous, Brilliant and Raven, Wise Person

German

Warrior, From Germany, Sister, Brother

Mercy

Forbearance, Wages, Merciful, Compassion

Kim

The Word Cynebeald with the Meaning Kin Bold Brave King, Cyneburga's Field, Regal Hill, Chief War

Steve

Typically a short form of Stephen, it stands on its own as a casual, guy-next-door favorite.

Angel

Pari, Messenger of God Angel

Cletus

Famous

Hans

Swan, Yahweh is Gracious

Alberto

All and Illustrious, Honorable, Nobly Famous, Brilliant

Bennett

The Blessed, Blessed

Jo

Abbreviation of Names Like Joanna and Josephine, Yahweh is Gracious, God Adds, He will Enlarge

Hosea

Salvation, God has Helped / Freed, Hoshea, Yasha

Marlo

Drained Lake, Rebellion, Bitterness, Daughter of Mary

Rico

Powerful and Brave, Power, Hard, Dominant Ruler

Kendrick

Of English and Scottish origin, this name means “royal ruler” or “champion.”

Irwin

Jesus of Drums, Beautiful Blond, Sea Lover, Warrior

Ken

Beautiful and Wealthy, Handsome, Form of Kenneth, Sprung from Fire

Joelle

Lord is God

Rudy

Russet, Famous Wolf, Fame, Ginger

Irvin

White, Yew, Marine Friend, Warrior

Fernando

Bold, Peace

Norbert

Famous Northman, North and Brilliant, Illustrious, Renowned Northerner

Isaias

Yahweh is Salvation

Anders

The Brave

Hayden

From the Hedged Valley, The Rosy Meadow, Heathen

Austin

The August, Variant of Augustine, Helpful, Dignity

Dominique

Offered to the Lord, Belonging to the Lord

Elliott

The Lord is My God, Form of Elijah

Franco

Free Condition, Of the Franks

Tamar

From Tamar, Palm Tree, Wide River

Lenny

Brave, Lion-bold, Hardy, Burst of the Sun

Rudolph

Fame, Wolf

Casper

Treasurer, Treasure Bearer

Carmel

Bright Red, Fruit Garden, Fruitful Land

Jorge

A Tiller of the Soil, Earthworker, Farmer, Bauer

Leonel

Lion

Frank

Of the Franks, Free Condition, Variant of Francis, Franke

Elvin

Armed and Sweet, Noble Friend, Elfin, Magical

Tim

Honor and God, Famous, People, Well-Known

Marlow

Sea, From the Hill By a Lake

Stevie

Greek in origin and short for Stephanie or Stephen, this spunky name gained fans thanks to Stevie Nicks.

Jeff

Area, Divinely Peaceful, Peaceful. Variant of Jeffrey, God's Peace

Claudio

Lame, The Limping, Disabled

Stanley

An English name meaning “stone clearing,” it’s solid, vintage, and occasionally used for girls today.

Lambert

Shiny, Country and Illustrious, Land, Homeland

Jackie

Yahweh May Protect, Has Shown Favor, Son of Jack, One Who Supplants

Nicola

People's Victory, Niko Which Means Victor, Female Version of Nicholas

Merle

Blackbird, Black Bird, Small Falcon, Able

George

Worker of the Earth, Farmer, Earthworker

Star

A bold celestial pick, this word name shines especially bright for winter or holiday-born babies.

Gaston

Stranger, Host, Guest

Patsy

Noblewoman, Nobleman

Stan

This short form of Stanley means “stony meadow” and comes with both comic book and classic appeal.

Buster

Person who Breaks Things, To Break, Smash

Burton

The Words Burh Which Means Protection Fortress Castle, Bright Settlement, Place Name, Fortified Enclosure

Finn

Laplander, The Element Fionn Which Means White Fair, Fair-haired Courageous One, Light Skinned

Harley

Heap of Rocks, Hara Which Means Hare, Deer Hunter or Archer

Paris

City Name, Boat and Gwys = Men, To Seek, Search For

Stacy

Originally a medieval boy's name, Stacy means “fruitful.”

Samson

This powerful Hebrew name means “sun” and recalls the biblical figure known for extraordinary strength.

Dave

Beloved, Loved By God, David's Son

Shawn

A variant of John with Hebrew roots, it means “God is gracious” and became a male favorite in the ‘70s.

Jim

Holder of the Heel, Supplanter, Yahweh May Protect, One who Supplants

Mike

Form of Michael, Who is Like God?

Ludwig

Famous, Loud, Illustrious and Fighting, Fight

Miles

Peaceful, Love, Servant, Soldier

Randolph

Shield, House Wolf, Strong Defender, Sign

Michael

Who is Like God?, Messenger of God

Kenny

Short for Kenneth, this Gaelic name means “handsome” or “born of fire

Louie

War, Famous, Battle, Renowned Warrior

Chris

Bearer of Christ or Anointed, Christian Woman, Christ-bearer

Wilhelm

Composition, Helmet, Desire, Protection

Owen

Well-Born, Born of Yew, The Lord is Gracious, Youth

Bobby

Glory and Brilliant, Bright Fame, Gloriously Shiny, Short Form of Robert

Lonnie

Solitary, Fight, Variant of Alona or Leona, Ready for Battle

Benjamin

Born of the Right Hand

Kenna

Knowing, The Handsome, Fire Born, Beautiful and Wealthy

Kit

Short and spirited, Kit is derived from names like Christopher and Katherine and means “pure.”

Sidney

This French name meaning “Saint Denis” has swung between genders over the decades.

Adolph

Noble Wolf, Honorable

Lacy

Derived from Lacey which is a French Nobleman's Surname Brought to British Isles After Norman Conquest, Form of Larissa, Cheerful One, Lassy

Levin

Friend, Dear, Attached, Beloved

Emerald

Smaragd, Praise, Emerald, Precious Green Gem Stone

Archibald

Genuine, Truly Brave, Very Bold, Noteworthy and Valorous

Freddie

Peace and King, Elf, Safety, Diminutive of Frederic

Devin

English and American Place Name, Resembling a God, Bard, Perfect

Jesse

Lord Exists, Glorious Praise, Gods Gift, He (God) Beholds

Eddie

Wealthy Guardian, Wealth Protector, Possession, Names Beginning with Ed

Derrick

People's Ruler, Form of Derek

Dietrich

Ruler, Folk

Sena

Used across cultures from Korean to Arabic, Sena has varied meanings like “praise,” “army,” and “grace.”

Wilda

Untamed, Willow Tree, Wild

Valentine

Vigorous, Strong, Healthy, Courageous

Alpha

Alpha, First Letter of the Greek Alphabet, Excellent

Rick

Rich, Hardy, All-ruler, Strong Power

Gary

Spear Carrier, Rule, Strong

Ara

Speedy, Adorning, Brings Rain, Embellishing

Dion

Follower of Dionysius, Of Zeus, Dedicated to Dionysos

Santo

With Latin roots meaning “holy,” this Italian name is often linked to spiritual tradition and warmth.

Oswald

Rule, One Who Governs, Ass, Divinely Powerful

Scott

Meaning “from Scotland,” this name peaked mid-century and still honors Celtic heritage.

Dusty

Form of Dustin, Valiant Fighter, Thor's Stone

Ronnie

Strong Counsel, True Image, Advice, Wise Ruler

Newton

From the New Estate

Rory

Glorious, Red, Great, Variant of Roderick Famous Ruler

Stacey

Greek in origin, this once-popular name means “resurrection” and “steadfast,” and works for all genders.

Alex

Protect and Man, Defender of Men, Manly

Dirk

Folk, Ruler, First of the People

Ulrich

World Ruler, Inherited Property, Wolf and King, Noble Leader

Seth

From the Hebrew meaning “appointed,” this soft biblical classic has remained timelessly steady.

Thorn

Town of Thorns, Surname, Thornton Variant, From the Thorny Thicket

Rex

The Queen, Advice, Rule, King

Augustine

Majestic, Great, Worthy of Respect, Grandeur

Nikki

Bringer of Victory, Useful, Of the Lord, Small

Silver

English in origin, it refers to the precious metal.

Sandy

Derived from Greek roots, this vintage nickname means “defender” and works across all genders.

Clifton

Settlement by the Cliff

Ali

Elevated, God, Sublime, Lofty

Dani

Close, Near, God is My Judge

Babette

God is Fullness, Strangers, The Foreign

Fred

Elf, Protection, Safety, Rich

Dean

Hollow, Elder, Valley, The Elements Dean

Albrecht

Highborn, Noble, Bright, Brilliant

Roy

Regal, King, The Red

Reid

Surname, Red Haired, A Ruddy Complexion

Fredrick

Protection, Powerful, Rich, Peace

Mauro

The Moor, Moorish

Gunther

Struggle, Fight, Army, Warrior Lord

Mason

Stoneworker, Stone Worker, To Make

Doran

Stranger, Exiled, Fist, Gift

Len

Strong, Brave as a Lion, Lion-bold, Flute

Ripley

Meadow Near the River, Cleared Strip of Land

Roni

One who Brings Victory, Honest Image, Strong Counsel, Rose

Francis

Free, French Man, The Element Francesco Which Means Frenchman, Little Frenchwoman

Rene

Counsel Power, Born Again, Form of Reginald, Reborn

Mose

Son, Saved from the Waters

Justus

Fair, The Just, Upright, Righteous

Marty

Warlike, Form of Martin, Like Mars, Lady

John

God is Merciful, Gift of God, Yahweh is Gracious

Mickey

Form of Michael, Who is Like God?