Swedish Names for Boys
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Justinus
Justinus is a masculine name with ancient Roman origins, representing the Latin form of Justin. The name derives from the Latin 'iustus,' meaning 'just,' 'fair,' or 'righteous.' Justinus was the name…
Lauris
Lauris is a masculine name with Baltic and Latin roots. In Latvia and Lithuania, it's a traditional male name derived from the Latvian word "lauris" meaning "crowned with laurel" or simply "laurel."…
Lennart
Lennart is a masculine Scandinavian name derived from the Germanic elements 'leon' (lion) and 'hard' (brave, strong), meaning "strong as a lion" or "lion-hearted." Popular primarily in Sweden,…
Måns
Måns is a masculine Scandinavian name, primarily used in Sweden, representing a contracted form of Magnus. The name Magnus derives from Latin meaning 'great' or 'powerful.' Måns gained wider…
Melker
Modern Swedish variation of Melchior
"city of the king; king of light"
Melker, a modern phonetic spelling of ancient Three Wise Men name Melchior, is in the Swedish Top 100 though not used in the US, where it would be heard as "milker." Nickname Mel is not exactly a…
Nansen
Swedish
"son of Nancy"
Feminist twist on Hansen and Jansen.
Natanael
Natanael is a masculine name derived from the Hebrew name Nathaniel, meaning 'gift of God.' This spelling variation is more common in Scandinavian countries, Latin America, and parts of Europe, while…
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…
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…
Oluf
Oluf is a masculine name of Scandinavian origin, particularly associated with Danish and Norwegian naming traditions. It represents a variant of Olaf, which derives from the Old Norse 'Áleifr,'…
Olov
Olov is a masculine Scandinavian name, primarily used in Sweden and Norway as a variant of Olaf or Olof. It derives from the Old Norse name Áleifr, composed of elements meaning 'ancestor' and 'heir'…
Paulo
Portuguese, Swedish, and Hawaiian variation of Paul
Paulo suffers in comparison to the richer and more authentic-sounding Paolo.
Pelle
Scandinavian variation of Peter, Greek
"rock, stone"
Pelle is one of several possible Peter-related Scandinavian choices. In Swedish or Norwegian, the name Pelle rhymes roughly with Ella.
Peppar
Peppar is an uncommon masculine name that likely originated as a variant spelling of Pepper, which itself began as an English surname derived from the spice. This distinctive spelling adds a unique…
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…
Rolle
Rolle is a masculine name with Germanic and Scandinavian origins. It likely developed as a diminutive form of names containing the element 'Rod' or 'Roland,' meaning 'famous land' or 'famous…
Rickert
Rickert is a masculine name of Germanic origin, functioning as a variant of Richard or as a surname that has transitioned to first-name usage. The name combines the Germanic elements "ric" meaning…
Rickard
Rickard is a Germanic and Scandinavian variation of Richard, a classic masculine name composed of elements meaning "powerful" and "brave ruler." This particular spelling is especially common in…
Roffe
Roffe is a masculine name with Scandinavian origins, particularly Swedish and Norwegian. It likely developed as a variant or diminutive of Rolf, which combines the Germanic elements 'hrod' (fame) and…
Simson
Simson is a masculine name that represents a variant spelling of Simpson, which originated as a patronymic surname meaning 'son of Simon.' Simon itself comes from the Hebrew name Shimon, meaning 'he…