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Swain

OriginEnglish
Meaning"knight's attendant"

About Swain

Old-fashioned, conjuring up an ardent suitor in a bow tie and straw boater.

Pronounced SWAYN.

As of October 2026, Swain ranked #4536 in US births in 1987 SSA, peaked at #2704 in 1973.

Editor's take: The name Swain is a boy's name of English origin meaning "knight's attendant".

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