Swedish Names for Boys

Lukas

German variation of Lucas

"man from Lucanus"

Highly popular in Germany, Norway, Lithuania, and Austria, Lukas is a spelling variation of the also extremely popular Lucas. The "K" spelling gives it extra kick and a more international,…

Olof

Olof is a Scandinavian male name, primarily used in Sweden and Finland. It derives from the Old Norse name Óláfr, composed of the elements 'ancestor' and 'heir' or 'descendant', essentially meaning…

Bjorn

Swedish, Icelandic, German

"bear"

Bjorn is one of the most recognizable Scandinavian names , thanks in large part to tennis great Björn Borg, winner of five consecutive Wimbledon singles titles and six French opens and something of a…

Arvid

Swedish, Norwegian, Danish

"eagle-tree"

Arvid, a Scandinavian name that's virtually unknown in the US, is one of the top baby names in Sweden . It might make a handsome, unusual choice for a parent in search of an original yet traditional…

Adolphus

Latin

"noble wolf"

This softer version of Adolf is sadly still off-limits due to the connotations with Hitler.

Ernst

German variation of Ernest

Concise and clipped European version of the earnest Ernest.

Evert

English, variation of Everett, from German Eberhard

"brave boar"

Though you might have been a fan of tennis star Chris Evert, stick with EVERETT, which everyone will think you're saying anyway.

Olin

Swedish, Norwegian, English

"ancestor, to inherit, legacy; from the low-lying land"

Distinctive yet familiar, Olin is both a Scandinavian name and an English surname. Currently a rare choice, yet reminiscent of popular options, like Oliver, Orion, and Colin. Following its…

Reinhold

Reinhold is a masculine name of Germanic origin meaning 'wise ruler' or 'counsel ruler,' derived from the elements 'ragin' (counsel) and 'wald' (rule). This traditional name has deep historical roots…

Paulo

Portuguese, Swedish, and Hawaiian variation of Paul

Paulo suffers in comparison to the richer and more authentic-sounding Paolo.

Basilius

Basilius is a masculine name with ancient roots, deriving from the Greek name Basileios, meaning 'royal' or 'kingly.' It's the original form of the more common Basil. The name was borne by several…

Klemens

German and Swedish variation of Clement

Soft, gentle, and non-Germanic, but the final s almost makes it sound plural.

Krist

Krist is a masculine name with Scandinavian and Eastern European origins, functioning as a shortened form of Kristian or Kristoffer (variants of Christian and Christopher). The name directly…

Basle

Basle is a masculine name that likely derives from the city of Basel (also spelled Basle in English) in Switzerland. The city name itself comes from the Late Latin 'Basilia' derived from the Greek…

Ambrosius

Ambrosius is a masculine name of Greek and Latin origin, derived from the Greek word "ambrosios," meaning "immortal" or "divine." It is the original Latin form of the more common Ambrose. The name…

Humfrid

Humfrid is a masculine name with ancient Germanic origins, representing a historical form of Humphrey. The name combines elements meaning 'giant' or 'bear' and 'peace,' creating a powerful meaning of…

Kalle

Swedish diminutive and Finnish, Danish, and Estonian variant of Karl

"free man"

Typically used as a short form in Sweden and as a given name in Finland, Estonia, and Denmark, Kalle is a variation on Karl, in turn, making it to Charlie from Charles. Pronounced KAL-leh in Swedish…

Greger

Greger is a masculine name of Scandinavian origin, functioning as the Swedish and Norwegian form of Gregory. Derived from the Greek 'gregorios' meaning 'watchful' or 'alert,' the name carries a sense…

Gries

Gries is an extremely uncommon masculine name with Germanic origins. It primarily exists as a German and Dutch surname derived from Middle High German 'gries' meaning 'sand' or 'gravel,' likely…

Berquist

Swedish

"mountain twig"

Few Scandinavian names make the journey to America...and this one shows you why. Still, names such as Freya and Odin are making an unlikely comeback, so we wouldn't count any of the Scandinavian baby…