Swedish Names for Boys

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…

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'…

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…

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…

Sten

Swedish

"a stone"

Once a short form of names containing this syllable, it is now used on its own, though we'd prefer Sven.

Stig

Swedish

"wanderer"

Like Stian, a more manageable short form of the unwieldy Srigandr, but with a less euphonic sound. Stig Larsson is a successful Swedish novelist, not to be confused with the even more successful late…

Torkel

Torkel is a masculine name of Old Norse origin, derived from 'Þórkell' or 'Þórketill,' combining 'Þórr' (Thor, the god of thunder) and 'ketill' (cauldron, vessel). The name essentially means 'Thor's…

Ulf

Scandinavian

"wolf"

A common Scandinavian name , but hard to imagine being used elsewhere.

Valdemar

Nordic variation of Vladimir

Ten years ago we would have advised people to steer clear of this name (and maybe choose the similar sounding Walter instead); but with the rise of other Nordic and Eastern European names like Viggo…

Vanentin

Vanentin is a masculine name that appears to be a variant of Valentine or Valentin. The original name derives from Latin "valens" meaning "strong" or "healthy," and was popularized through Saint…

Stellan

Swedish, meaning unknown, possibly "calm"

"calm"

Stellan is a strong, attractive, Scandinavian possible up-and-comer, known through actor Stellan Skarsgard, and his namesake, the son of Jennifer Connelly and Paul Bettany. Its trendy 'an' ending and…