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,…

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…

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…

Barthelemy

French form of Bartholomew

While Barthelemy does not garner much attention these days, it has a storied history in French-speaking countries. Notable bearers include geologist and explorer Barthélemy Faujas de Saint-Fond,…

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…

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…

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…

Fredrik

Scandinavian variation of Frederick, German

"peaceful ruler"

Popular throughout Sweden, Norway, and Denmark, Fredrik conveys the noble meaning of 'peaceful ruler.' The name has maintained consistent popularity in Nordic countries for centuries, while remaining…

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…

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…

Klemens

German and Swedish variation of Clement

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

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.

Ernst

German variation of Ernest

Concise and clipped European version of the earnest Ernest.

Filip

Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Dutch, Czech, Slovak, Bulgarian, Polish, Croatian, Serbian, Slovene, Macedonian, Romanian, and Finnish variation of Philip, Greek

"lover of horses"

Streamlined spelling found all across Europe. The Spanish Filipo has extra zip.

Beng

Beng is a masculine name with origins in several Southeast Asian cultures, particularly in the Philippines and parts of Malaysia. In Filipino contexts, it often serves as a nickname for names like…

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…

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…

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…

Alrik

Alrik is a masculine name with strong Norse and Germanic roots, meaning 'ruler of all' or 'complete ruler'—derived from elements meaning 'all' and 'ruler' or 'king.' This powerful name appears in…