US Popularity:8220
Origin:Norse
Other Origin(s):Swedish
Meaning:Boy
Swain is a masculine name meaning "boy" and is directly related to the classic Old Norse name Sven. Sven also derives from the ancient Swedish tribe, the Sviars or Swedes, with both countries laying claim to the name. Even William Shakespeare was a fan of Swain, using the name as a noun in his works The Two Gentlemen of Verona and King Henry VI. No matter what age you both reach, you will always see Swain as the youthful you and forever as your little "boy."

Swain Name Popularity Data

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
1987
#10348
in 1987
- 4008
from 1973
In comparison to the previous year's data
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