Swade

OriginEnglish surname or variation of Suede

Meaning"soft leather material; Swedish; swath, track"

GenderBoy & girl

US Rank

GirlsUnranked

Below 5 births

Boys#4127

2025 SSA

About Swade

Swade can be read in two ways: a creative respelling of word name Suede, or, as a surname-style choice. As a respelling, it relates to a soft leather material that's often used to make shoes and takes its name from the French phrase gants de Suède ("gloves of Sweden"). As a surname style choice, it comes from the Old English swathu, meaning "swath, track" or "strip of grassland", though the spelling is influenced by the German Schwade.

Swade for boys#4127 US

Whichever way you look at it, Swade may appeal to those who enjoy the sound of the fabric name, but don't love that it's a word. In turn, this feels more reminiscent of Cade or Wade, giving it a slight cowboy vibe.

In a recent year, 22 boys were given the name Swade in the US, while Suede was chosen for 80 boys (and 32 girls).

Swade for girls

Combining the sounds of Sage, Sadie, and Jade, and gender neutral vibes of Quinn and Blake, Swade might be one to watch out for in coming years. It can be viewed in two ways: a respelling of word name Suede or as a last-name-as-a-fist name.

As a respelling of Suede, it is related to a soft leather material used for shoes, making it a word name and a place name, as Suède translates to Sweden in French. As a surname, it comes from the Old English swathu, meaning "swath, track, area" or "strip of grassland".

In a recent year, 22 boys were given the name Swade in the US, while Suede was chosen for 80 boys and 32 girls, suggesting this alternative or sound-alike spelling may attract more attention in the future. In fact, influencer Kaitlyn Bruza used the name for her daughter, Swade Elena, towards the end of 2024 which may encourage others to use it.

Pronounced SWAYD.

As of October 2026, Swade ranked #4127 for boys in US births in 2025 SSA.