235 Swedish Boy Names with Meanings

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Swedish boy names starting with A

AbrahamאברהםAbraham is a given name of Hebrew background, originating with the Biblical patriarch (Hebrew: אַבְרָהָם, Modern: Avraham, Tiberian: ʾAḇrāhām Ashkenazi Avrohom or Avruhom); the father of the Abrahamic religions: Judaism, Christianity and Islam.
AdelAdel is a given name of ancient European origins that evolved from words meaning "noble", "nobility" or "elite".
AdolfAdolf (also spelt Adolph or Adolphe, Adolfo, and when Latinised Adolphus) is a given name with German origins.
AdrianAdrian is a form of the Latin given name Adrianus or Hadrianus. Its ultimate origin is most likely via the former river Adria from the Venetic and Illyrian word adur, meaning "sea" or "water".
AlbertAlbert is a masculine given name. It is derived from the Germanic Adalbert and Adelbert, containing the words adal ("noble") and beraht ("bright").
AlexanderἈλέξανδροςAlexander (Greek: Ἀλέξανδρος) is a masculine name of Greek origin. The most prominent bearer of the name is Alexander the Great, the king of the Ancient Greek kingdom of Macedonia who created one of the largest empires in ancient history.
AlfAlf is a given name, nickname (also Alfie) and surname. The male name Alf or Alv is derived from álf, the Old Norse for "elf".
AlfredAlfred is a masculine given name of English origin, a modern descendant of the Anglo-Saxon name Ælfrǣd (Old English pronunciation: [ˈæɫvræːd]), formed from the Germanic words ælf, meaning "elf", and rǣd, meaning "counsel".
AlgotAlgot is a masculine given name and has variants of Algott, Allgott and Algoth. It is a derivative of Old Norse word Algautr and is a compound word consisting of al "elf" or "all" and gautr "man from Götaland." Notable people with the name include:
AndersAnders is a male name in Scandinavian languages and Fering North Frisian, an equivalent of the Greek Andreas ("manly") and the English Andrew. It originated from Andres via metathesis.
AndreasἈνδρέαςAndreas (Greek: Ἀνδρέας) is a name derived from the Greek noun ἀνήρ anēr, with genitive ἀνδρός andros, which means "man". See the article on Andrew for more information.
AnteAnte is masculine given name found mainly in Croatia and in the Nordic countries or among people with Croatia and Nordic ancestry elsewhere. Ante (pronounced [ǎːnte]) is a common Croatian name, among the top 100 names in Croatia, with over 30,000 bearers.
AnthonAnthon is a Danish, Finnish, German, Norwegian and Swedish masculine given name that is used in Greenland, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Republic of Karelia, Estonia, Namibia, Denmark, Germany, Switzerland and Austria.
AnthoniAnthoni is a Swedish, Danish, Finnish and Norwegian form of the given name and surname "Antoni" that is used in Finland, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Republic of Karelia, Estonia and Greenland. Notable people with the name include the following:
AntonAnton is a masculine given name. It is derived from the Latin name Antonius, and used in various languages.
AntoniusAntonius is a masculine given name, as well as a surname. Antonius is a Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Latin, Norwegian, and Swedish name used in Greenland, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, part of the Republic of Karelia, Estonia, Belgium, Netherlands, Suriname,…
AntonsAntons is a Danish, Latvian and Swedish masculine given name that is a short form of Antonius in use in Denmark, Greenland, Sweden, and Latvia. It is also a surname.
AntonyAntony is a Danish, English, Finnish, German, Norwegian and Swedish given name that is a form of Anthony. As a surname it is derived from the Antonius root name.
ArneArne is a common masculine given name for males in Scandinavia. It is also a surname in England.
ArthurArthur is a masculine given name of uncertain etymology. Its popularity derives from it being the name of the legendary hero King Arthur.
ArvidArvid, Arved, Arnvid or Arvydas is a male given name, most common in Scandinavia but also in Iran and Lithuania. In Scandinavia it is derived from Old Norse Arnviðr and means "forest of eagles" or "eagle wood".
AugustAugust is both a given name and surname developed from the Latin, Augustus. Derived from the Latin word augere, meaning "to increase", Augustus had the meaning "esteemed" or "venerable" and was a title given to Roman emperors.
AxelAxel (also Aksel) is a Scandinavian, German, French, and Dutch masculine given name. In Estonia, Denmark, and Norway the spelling Aksel is more common.

Swedish boy names starting with B

BaldurBaldur is a Norse and Icelandic name, meaning "prince." Baldr is also a god in Norse mythology, associated with light, beauty, love and happiness.
BengtBengt is a Swedish-language masculine given name. People with the name include:
BenktBenkt is a Swedish masculine given name. Notable people with the name include: Benkt Austrin (1909–1974), Swedish sports shooter Benkt-Åke Benktsson (1907–1957), Swedish film actor Benkt Norelius (1886–1974), Swedish gymnast Benkt Sparre (1918–1986), Swedish…
BernhardBernhard is a given name. Notable people with the name include: Bernhard of Saxe-Weimar (1604–1639), Duke of Saxe-Weimar Bernhard, Prince of Saxe-Meiningen (1901–1984), head of the House of Saxe-Meiningen 1946–1984 Bernhard, Count of Bylandt (1905–1998),…
BertilBertil is a first name of Germanic origin most commonly found among Swedish men. The oldest recorded use is from the year 1396, but the name did not come into widespread use until the 19th century.
BirgerBirger is a Scandinavian name from Old Norse, bjarga, meaning "to help, to save, to protect". It is widely used in Norway as Birger but also as Børge.
BjornBjorn, Bjorne (English, Dutch), Björn (Swedish, Icelandic, Dutch, and German), Bjørn (Danish, Faroese and Norwegian), Beorn (Old English) or, rarely, Bjôrn, Biorn, or Latinized Biornus, Brum (Portuguese), is a Scandinavian male given name, or less often a…
BoBo is a given name of Norse and Chinese origin.
BosseBosse is both a surname and a given name. Notable people with the name include: Surname Abraham Bosse (c.
BotvidBotvid is a Swedish given name and surname. People with the name include:
BrorBror is a Scandinavian masculine given name which simply means 'brother'. The name has been found as early as in runestones in the form Brodhir.
BörjeBörje is an old Swedish male name. It is a cognate of Birger; Börje is the form that has developed naturally according to the sound change laws of Swedish, whilst Birger is a literary form that has been common since the nineteenth century, when archaic forms…

Swedish boy names starting with C

CalleCalle is a Scandinavian, mostly Swedish, masculine given name, nickname and surname that is a diminutive form of Carl and Karl and an alternate form of Kalle. Calle is also a surname.
CarlCarl is the English spelling of the North Germanic male given name meaning "free man". The name originates in Old Norse.
Carl-EricCarl-Eric or Carl Eric may refer to: Carl Eric Almgren (1913–2001), a Swedish Army general Carl-Eric Björkegren (born 1920), a Swedish director, art collector, and businessman Carl-Eric Bulow, a Swedish table tennis player Carl Eric Bechhofer Roberts…
CharleCharle is a Finnish, French and Swedish masculine given name and nickname that is an alternate form of Charles as well as an English feminine given name and nickname that is a diminutive form of Scarlet and Scarlett.
ChristerChrister or Krister are varieties of the masculine given name Kristian, derived from the Latin name Christianus, which in turn comes from the Greek word khristianós, which means "follower of Christ".
ChristianChristian is a given name commonly used for boys. It originated as a baptismal name used by persons of the Christian religion.
ClaesClaes is a masculine given name, a version of Nicholas, as well as a patronymic surname. It is also spelled Klas, Clas and Klaes.
Claes-GöranClaes-Göran may refer to: Claes-Göran Brandin (born 1948), Swedish politician Claes-Göran Cederlund (born 1948), Swedish physician and birdwatcher Claes-Göran Fant (born 1951), Swedish Army lieutenant general Claes-Göran Granqvist (born 1946), Swedish…
ClasClas is a masculine given name. Notable people with the name include: Clas Alströmer (1736–1794), Swedish naturalist Clas Bjerkander (1735–1795), Swedish meteorologist, botanist and entomologist Clas or Klaus Fleming (1535–1597), Finnish-born Swedish nobleman…
ConnyConny is a given name and a surname. Notable people with the name include:

Swedish boy names starting with D

DagDag is a masculine Scandinavian given name derived from the Old Norse dagr, meaning "day", or the name of the god Dagr, a personification of the day. It is most commonly used in Norway and Sweden.
DanielדניאלDaniel (Hebrew: דָּנִיֵּאל) is a masculine given name and a surname of Hebrew origin. It means "God is my judge" and derives from two early biblical figures, primary among them Daniel from the Book of Daniel.
DavidDavid is a common masculine given name of Hebrew origin. Its popularity derives from the initial oral tradition (Oral Torah) and recorded use related to King David, a central figure in the Tanakh, and foundational to Judaism, and subsequently significant in…

Swedish boy names starting with E

EbbeEbbe is a Scandinavian masculine given name. The feminine version is Ebba.
EdvardEdvard is a form of Edward and may refer to: Edvard Askeland (born 1954), Norwegian jazz musician Edvard Kaurin Barth (1913–1996), Norwegian zoologist and photographer Edvard Befring (born 1936), Norwegian educationalist Edvard Beneš (1884–1948), Czech…
EdvinEdvin is a male given name. In the Balkans, Edvin is popular among Bosniaks and Croats in the former Yugoslav nations.
EgonEgon is a German variant of the male given name Egino. It is most commonly found in Central and Northern Europe.
EinarEinar is a Scandinavian given name deriving from the Old Norse name Einarr, which according to Guðbrandur Vigfússon is directly connected with the concept of the einherjar, warriors who died in battle and ascended to Valhalla in Norse mythology.
EjnarEjnar is a masculine given name and may refer to: Ejnar Dyggve (1887–1961), Danish architect and archeologist Ejnar Emborg (1888–1963), Danish composer Ejnar Hansen (1898–1947), Danish wrestler Ejnar Hertzsprung (1873–1967), Danish chemist and astronomer…
EldarEldar is a masculine given name and surname of various origins. In Scandinavian countries, the name means "the one of fire," derived from the North Germanic languages.
EliasἨλίαςElias ( il-EYE-əs; Ancient Greek: Ἠλίας, romanized: Elías) is the hellenized version for the name of Elijah (Hebrew: אֵלִיָּהוּ, romanized: ʾĒlīyyāhū; Syriac: ܐܠܝܐ, romanized: Elyāe; Arabic: إلیاس, romanized: Ilyās, or إلیا, Ilyā), a prophet in the Northern…
EmilThe name Emil, Emile, or Émile is a male given name of Indo-European origin. This name has multiple meanings: laborious, rival, or eager, which are derived from the Latin Aemilius of the gens Aemilia.
EnarEnar is a Nordic male given name. Notable people with this name include: Enar Bolaños (born 1983), Costa Rican striker Enar Edberg (1936–2013), Swedish weightlifter Enar Josefsson (1916–1989), Swedish cross-country skier Enar Jääger (born 1984), Estonian…
EricThe male given names Eric, Erich, Erikk, Erik, Erick, Eirik, or Eiríkur are derived from the Old Norse name Eiríkr [ˈɛiˌriːkz̠] (or Eríkr [ˈeˌriːkz̠] in Old East Norse due to monophthongization).
ErikThe male given names Eric, Erich, Erikk, Erik, Erick, Eirik, or Eiríkur are derived from the Old Norse name Eiríkr [ˈɛiˌriːkz̠] (or Eríkr [ˈeˌriːkz̠] in Old East Norse due to monophthongization).
ErlandErland is a Nordic male given name with several possible origins. It likely comes from the Old Norse erlendr or ørlendr, meaning foreigner, or from ern (eagle) and land, giving the poetic meaning “eagle’s land.” The name is earliest attested in a Norwegian…
ErlingErling (Urban East Norwegian: [ˈæ̂ːlɪŋ]) is a Scandinavian male name, meaning "heir of clanchief" or "descendant of the jarl / earl", i.e. prince or similar.
EsbjörnEsbjörn is a Swedish name. People with surname Esbjörn: Lars Paul Esbjörn (1808–1870), Swedish-American Lutheran clergyman People with given name Esbjörn: Esbjörn Segelod (b.
EvaldEvald is a masculine given name found primarily in Northern Europe, especially in Denmark, Estonia, Norway and Sweden.
EvertEvert is a Dutch and Nordic short form of the Germanic masculine name "Everhard" (alternative Eberhard). The Germanic meaning is brave as a boar.

Swedish boy names starting with F

FelixFelix is a masculine given name that originates from the Latin word felix [ˈfeːliːks] (genitive felicis [feːˈliːkɪs]), meaning "happy", "lucky", "fortunate", "successful", or "fruitful".
FolkeFolke is a Swedish male given name, which means "chief", derived from the Old Norse folk. As of 2004, in Sweden there are 20,100 persons named Folke.
FredrikFredrik or Frederik is a masculine Germanic given name derived from the German name Friedrich or Friederich, from the Old High German fridu meaning "peace" and rîhhi meaning "ruler" or "power". It is the common form of Frederick in Norway, Finland and Sweden.
FridolfFridolf is a masculine given name. It is originally a compound of the German words frid (peace) and olf (wolf).
FritiofFriðþjófur (variations: Fritiof, Frithiof, Fritjof, Frithjof, and Fridtjof) is a Scandinavian masculine given name derived from Old Norse: friðr + þjófr, transl. 'peace' and 'thief'.

Swedish boy names starting with G

GertGert is a mainly masculine given name (sometimes a short form of Gerrit, Gerard, etc.), with some female bearers (short for Gertrude).
GillisGillis is a masculine given name. Notable people with the name are as follows: Gillis Ahlberg (1892–1930), Swedish rower Gillis Backereel (1572–1662), Flemish painter Gillis Berthout (1175/80–1241), Dutch nobleman Gillis Bildt (1820–1894), Swedish politician…
GregerGreger is a given name. Notable people with the given name include: Greger Andrijevski (born 1973), Swedish footballer Greger Artursson (born 1972), Swedish ice hockey player Greger Falk (1910–1990), Swedish Air Force major general Greger Forslöw (born 1961),…
GunnarGunnar is a male first name of Nordic origin (Gunnarr in Old Norse). Gunder is a variant,.
GustavGustav, also spelled Gustaf (pronounced or in English; Swedish: [ˈɡɵ̂sːtav] for both spellings), is a male given name of Old Swedish origin, used mainly in Scandinavian countries, German-speaking countries, and the Low Countries.
GustavusGustavus is the Latinised form of the male given name Gustav or Gustaf, of Old Swedish origin, used mainly in Scandinavian countries, German-speaking countries, and the Low Countries. The origin of the name is debated.
GöranGöran (pronounced [ˈjœ̂ːran]) is a Swedish form of George, not to be confused with the Slavic Goran.
GöstaGösta is a male given name, a variant of Gustav. Notable people with the name include:

Swedish boy names starting with H

HampusHampus is a Swedish masculine given name which is the diminutive form of Hans. Notable people with the name include: Hampus Wilhelm Arnell (1848–1932), Swedish bryologist Hampus Bergdahl (born 1995), Swedish footballer Hampus Eriksson (born 1996), Swedish ice…
HannesHannes is a male given name and a short form or diminutive of Johannes or Hannibal.
HansHans is a male given name in Afrikaans, Danish, Dutch, Estonian, Faroese, German, Norwegian, Icelandic and Swedish-speaking populations.
HaraldHarald or Haraldr is the Old Norse form of the given name Harold. It may refer to:
HaroldHarold is an English personal name. The modern name Harold ultimately derives from the Proto-Germanic *harja-waldaz, meaning 'military-power' or 'army-ruler'.
HelgeHelge or Helgi is a Scandinavian, German, and Dutch mostly male name. The name is derived from Proto-Norse Hailaga with its original meaning being dedicated to the gods.
HelmerHelmer is both a masculine given name and a surname. In the former use it is common in Scandinavia.
HerbertHerbert is a Germanic given name, from harja- "army", "warrior" or "noble, sublime", and beraht "bright" or "shining" (compare Robert). Other given names with the same roots include Heribert, Aribert and Eriberto.
HermanHerman is a masculine given name, from an ancient Germanic name consisting of the elements harja- "army" and mann- "man". Hermine is the feminine form of Herman.
HildingHilding may refer to: Given name Hilding Ekelund (1893–1984), Finnish architect Hilding Ekman (1893–1966), Swedish runner Hilding Faxén (1892–1970), Swedish physicist Hilding Gavle (1901–1969), Swedish actor Hilding Hagberg (1899–1993), Swedish communist…
HjalmarHjalmar is a Scandinavian male given name, from Old Norse Hjálmarr. Hjalmar is the name of a legendary warrior and lover in Swedish mythology.
HolgerHolger is a Scandinavian masculine given name derived from the Old Norse name Hólmgeirr, a compound of hólmr 'island', and geirr 'spear'. It is most common amongst Danish people.
HåkanHåkan is a common Swedish masculine given name.

Swedish boy names starting with I

IngeInge is a given name in various Germanic language-speaking cultures. In Swedish and Norwegian, it is mostly used as a masculine, but less often also as a feminine name.
IngemarIngemar is a given name. Notable people with the name include: Ingemar Andersson (1928–1992), Swedish sprint canoeist Ingemar Backman (born 1976), Swedish snowboarder and poker player Ingemar Burgström (1926–1951), Swedish boxer Ingemar Cox (born 2000),…
IngmarIngmar is a Scandinavian given name and is a composite of Ing, possibly a Norse god, and Mar, meaning "famous". The name element Ing is also found in Ingvar, Ingolf, Ingeborg, and other names.
IngvarThe name Ingvar is an Old Norse first name for men common in Scandinavia meaning "protected by Yngvi". The feminine version of the name is Inga.
IrvinآروینIrvin is a male given name of Indo-European origin. In Old Gaelic, the meaning of the name is "freshwater" or "friend of the sea." It can also be used as a variant of Ervin, the Eastern European version of the German name Erwin.
IvanИванIvan (Cyrillic: Иван) is a male given name of Slavic and Hebrew origin, related to a variant of the Greek name Iōánnēs (English: John), which in turn derives from the Hebrew יוֹחָנָן (Yôḥānnān), meaning "God is gracious".
IvarIvar (Old Norse Ívarr) is a Scandinavian masculine given name. Another variant of the name is Iver, which is more common in Norway.

Swedish boy names starting with J

JacobἸάκωβοςJacob is a common masculine given name of Hebrew origin. The English form is derived from the Latin Iacobus, from the Greek Ἰάκωβος (Iakobos), ultimately from the Hebrew יַעֲקֹב (Yaʿaqōḇ), the name of Jacob, biblical patriarch of the Israelites, and a major…
JakobJakob is a masculine given name that is a variant spelling of the Hebrew given name Jacob.
JanJan is a form of John that is used in various languages. (See the "Other names" section in this page's infobox for more variants.) The name is used in Afrikaans, Belarusian, Circassian, Catalan, Cornish, Croatian, Czech, English (especially in Devon dialect),…
Jan-OlofJan-Olof may refer to: Jan-Olof Bengtsson, a Swedish journalist Jan-Olof Borgén (born 1937), a Swedish Army major general Jan-Olof Ekholm (1931–2020), a Swedish detective fiction writer Jan-Olof Larsson (born 1951), a Swedish Social Democratic politician Jan…
JanneJanne is a common given name in the Nordic countries and Estonia. In Denmark, Norway and Estonia it is considered a feminine name (a short form of Johanne), while in Sweden and Finland it is considered masculine.
JarlJarl is a name of Scandinavian origin. Notable people with the name include:
JesperJesper is a given name commonly believed to be of ancient Persian origin, meaning "Treasurer". Notable people and fictional characters with the name include:
JoakimיהויקיםJoakim or Joacim is a male given name primarily used in Scandinavian languages, Estonian and Finnish. It is derived from a transliteration of the Hebrew יהוֹיָקִים, and literally means "lifted by Jehovah".
JoelיואלJoel or Yoel is a male name derived from יוֹאֵל Standard Hebrew, Yoʾel, Tiberian Hebrew, or Yôʾēl, meaning "Yahu is El" (El being a Northwest Semitic word meaning 'god' or 'deity'), "YHWH is God", or the modern translation "Yahweh is God".
JohanἸωάννηςJohan is a Scandinavian and Dutch form of Iōhannēs / Jōhannēs, the Latin form of the Greek name Iōánnēs (Ἰωάννης), from the Hebrew name Yochanan (יוֹחָנָן), itself derived from the extended form Yehochanan (יְהוֹחָנָן), meaning "Yahweh is gracious".
JohannesΙωάννηςJohannes is a Medieval Latin form of the personal name that usually appears as "John" in English language contexts.
JonJon is a masculine given name. It is often short for Jonathan.
JonasJonas is a common male name in many countries in the Western world and Northeast Africa. It is primarily used as a first name, but also occurs as a surname.
JonatanJonatan is a given name. Notable people with the name include: Jonatan (footballer) (born 1992), Brazilian football midfielder, full name Jonatan da Silva Lima Jonatan Berg (born 1985), Swedish football midfielder Jonatan Berggren (born 2000), Swedish ice…
JoranJoran, Jöran or Jøran is a masculine given name. Bearers include: Jöran Hägglund (born 1959), Swedish politician Jöran Jermas, an alias of Israel Shamir (born 1947 or 1948), Swedish writer, journalist, and promoter of antisemitism and Holocaust denial Jøran…
JosefJosef is a variant of the male given name Joseph, notably used in Austria, the Czech Republic, Germany and Switzerland. The name also appears in Scandinavia.
JuliusιουλοςJulius is a masculine given name and a surname, derived from the nomen of a Roman family, most famously Julius Caesar. The name may be derived from Greek ιουλος (ioulos) lit.
JönsJöns is a Swedish given name and a surname. Notable people with the given name include: Jöns Jacob Berzelius (1779–1848), Swedish chemist Jöns Budde (1435–1495), Franciscan friar from the Brigittine monastery in NaantaliVallis Gratiae - near Turku, Finland…
JörgenJörgen is a village in Austria. Jörgen, a Scandinavian male given name for George, may refer to: Jörgen Andersen (born 1941), Danish canoeist Jörgen Andersson (born 1951), Swedish actor, dramaturge and pedagog Jörgen Augustsson (born 1952), Swedish footballer…

Swedish boy names starting with K

KalleKalle is a masculine given name of North Germanic origin, a variation of Karl. In Sweden, people named Karl are commonly nicknamed Kalle.
KarelKarel ( KAR-əl) is a masculine given name in Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Icelandic, Norwegian, Slovene and Swedish. It is a variant of the English and French name Charles, meaning 'free man'.
KarlKarl is a Germanic male given name. It comes from Old High German, meaning 'man, husband, freeman' and was widely popularised in Central and Northern Europe by its status as a royal name, in particular through the Frankish king Charlemagne.
KarliKarli is an English feminine given name that is an alternate form of Karlie and Carly as well as Danish and Swedish feminine given name that is a diminutive form of Karla and an alternate form of Karly.
KarolKarol is a Basque, Polish, Slovak, and Slovene given name that is a form of Karl or Karolus. Notable people with the name include the following:
KjellKjell is a Scandinavian usually male given name. In Denmark, the cognate is Kjeld or Keld.
KlausKlaus is a German, Dutch and Scandinavian given name and surname. It originated as a short form of Nikolaus, a German form of the Greek given name Nicholas.
KnutKnut (Norwegian and Swedish), Knud (Danish), or Knútur (Icelandic) is a Scandinavian and German first name, of which the anglicised form is Canute. In Germany both "Knut" and "Knud" are used.
KristerKrister is a Swedish variant of the Swedish masculine given name Christer. Notable people with the name include: Krister Bringéus (born 1954), Swedish diplomat Krister Classon (born 1955), Swedish comedian, actor, director and screenwriter Krister Dreyer…
KristianKristian is a given name in several languages, and is a variant spelling of Christian.
KristoferKristofer is a masculine first name. It is a variant of the name Christopher.
KurtKurt is a male given name in Germanic languages. Kurt originated as short forms of the Germanic Konrad/Conrad, depending on geographical usage, with meanings including counselor or advisor.

Swedish boy names starting with L

LarsLars is a common male name in Scandinavian countries and Germany.
LasseLasse is a common masculine given name in Nordic countries. It is also often a nickname for people named Lars or Lauri.
LauritzLauritz is a typically masculine given name, a Scandinavian form of the English Laurence or Lawrence. Another Danish and Estonian form is Laurits.
LeifLeif is a male given name of Scandinavian origin. It is derived from the Old Norse name Leifr (nominative case), meaning "heir", "descendant".
LennartLennart or Lennarth is a Germanic variant of the name Leonard, most common in Scandinavia and German-speaking countries as a surname or masculine given name. Notable people with the name include:
LinusLinus, a male given name, is the Latin form of the Greek name Linos. It is a common given name in Sweden.
LotarLotar is German, Norwegian, Polish, Hungarian and Swedish masculine given name that is a modern form of the Germanic Chlothar (which is a blended form of Hlūdaz and Harjaz). People with this name include:
LotharLothar is a Danish, Finnish, German, Norwegian, and Swedish masculine given name, while Lotár is a Hungarian masculine given name.
LoveLove (Swedish pronunciation: [luːvɛ]) is the Swedish version of the French name Louis. It can also be a version of Lovisa, and can thus be used both for men and women, although it is more common with men.
LudvigLudvig is a Scandinavian variant of the German name Ludwig. People with the name include: Ludvig Åberg, Swedish professional golfer Ludvig Almqvist, Swedish politician Ludvig Aubert, Norwegian Minister of Justice Ludvig Bødtcher, Danish lyric poet Ludvig G.
LukasΛουκάςLukas is a form of the Greek name Λουκάς, which is Romanized as Loukas, Luke, or Lucas.

Swedish boy names starting with M

MagnusMagnus, meaning "great" in Latin, was used as cognomen in ancient Rome and a given name in the Middle Ages.
MalteMalte or Malthe is a male given name that is mainly used in Denmark, Sweden and Germany, which is from Old Danish Malti.
MarcusMarcus is a masculine given name of Ancient Roman pre-Christian origin derived either from Etruscan Marce of unknown meaning or referring to the god Mars. Mars was identified as the Roman god of war.
MartinMartin may either be a given name or surname. In Scotland, Martin or McMartin is a common surname of Scottish Gaelic origin.
MatiasMatías is the Portuguese version of Matthias. Matías is very popular in Latin America especially in Argentina.
MatsMats is a given name, a Scandinavian and Estonian form of Matthew or Matthias, and may refer to: Mats Berglind (1952–2016), Swedish politician Mats Bergman (born 1948), Swedish actor Mats Eilertsen (born 1975), Norwegian jazz musician and composer Mats Ekman…
MatthiasΜατθαίοςMatthias is a name derived from the Greek Ματθαίος, in origin similar to Matthew.
MattiasMattias is a masculine given name found most prominently in Northern Europe. It is a cognate of Matthew and Matthias, and may refer to:
MauritzMauritz is a variant spelling of Maurits. Notable people with the name include: Mauritz Andersson (1886–1971), Swedish wrestler Gustaf Mauritz Armfelt (1757–1814), Finnish courtier and diplomat Mauritz Brännström (1918–2006), Swedish cross-country skier…
MelkerMelker is a given name and a surname. Notable people with the name include: Given name Melker Garay (born 1966), Swedish author Melker Hallberg (born 1995), Swedish footballer Melker Svärd Jacobsson (born 1994), Swedish pole vaulter Melker Karlsson (born…
MikaelמיכאלMikael is a masculine given name, a variant of the Hebrew name Michael (מִיכָאֵל), which means "Who is like God". It is used predominantly throughout Scandinavia and Finland.
MilanМиланMilan (Cyrillic: Милан) is a common Slavic male name and less commonly, a Roman name. It is derived from the Slavic element mil, with meanings kind, loving, and gracious.
MonsMons is used as a surname and a masculine given name. Notable people with the name include:
MånsMåns is a Swedish male given name that may refer to Måns, fictional cat in the Pelle Svanslös children's stories of Gösta Knutsson 8536 Måns, a minor planet named after the cat Måns Andersson, 17th century Swedish explorer Måns Ekvall (born 1995), Swedish…
MårtenMårten is a masculine given name. People bearing the name include: Mårten Andersson (born 1974), Swedish bassist with Lizzy Borden Mårten Boström (born 1982), Finnish orienteering competitor and long-distance runner Mårten Falk (born 1973), Swedish classical…

Swedish boy names starting with N

NanneNanne is a given name. Notable people with the name include:
NiklasNiklas is a masculine given name, a Germanic variant of Nicholas. It is most common in Sweden and among the Swedish-speaking population of Finland.
NilsNils is a Scandinavian given name, a chiefly Norwegian, Danish, Swedish and Latvian variant of Niels, cognate to Nicholas.
NorbertNorbert is a Germanic given name and infrequent surname, from nord "north" and berht "bright".

Swedish boy names starting with O

OdinOdin is both a surname and a given name. Notable people with the name include: Surname Cécile Odin (born 1965), French cyclist Jaishree Odin (born 1952), academic at the University of Hawaii Jean Odin (1889–1975), French politician Jean-Marie Odin…
OlaعلاOla (Arabic: علا) is an Arabic feminine given name that means "surmount", "high", and "arise". It is also a common shorthand name in Norway and Sweden (as a variant of Olaf), and in Polish it is a diminutive form of feminine given names Olga and Aleksandra.
OlafOlaf or Olav (, , or British ; Old Norse: Áleifr, Ólafr, Óleifr, Anleifr) is a Dutch, Polish, Scandinavian and German given name.
OliverОливерOliver (Serbian Cyrillic and Macedonian Cyrillic: Оливер) is a masculine given name of Old French and Medieval British origin. The name has been generally associated with the Latin term olivarius, meaning "olive tree planter", or "olive branch bearer".
OlleOlle is a masculine given name, often a short form (hypocorism) of Olof, and a surname. It may refer to:
OlovOlov (or Olof) is a Swedish form of Olav/Olaf, meaning "ancestor's descendant". A common short form of the name is Olle.
OrvarOrvar or Örvar is a Nordic male given name, which means "arrow" in Old Norse. Örvar-Oddr ("arrow's point") is a legendary hero in a 13th-century Icelandic saga.
OscarOscar or Oskar is a masculine given name of English, Old Norse and Irish origin.
OssianOssian is an alternate form of the Irish Oisín and the Scottish Gaelic Oisein. The latter names are derived from a byname constructed from the element os ("stag").
OsvaldOsvald is a male given name. People named Osvald include: Kristian Osvald Viderø (1906–1991), Faroese clergyman, poet and Bible translator Osvald Chlubna (1893–1971), Czech composer Osvald Helmuth (1894–1966), Danish stage and film actor Osvald Käpp…
OttoOtto is a masculine German given name and a surname. It originates as an Old High German short form (variants Audo, Odo, Udo) of Germanic names beginning in aud-, an element meaning "wealth, prosperity".
OveOve is a Scandinavian given name. It is derived from the Old Danish name Aghi, itself probably a diminutive of the prefix Agh-, from the Germanic *aʒ- (meaning edge or fear).
OweOwe is a surname or given name, a spelling variation of Ove. Notable people with the name include:

Swedish boy names starting with P

PaulPaul is an English as well as Dutch, French and German masculine given name. The Roman and subsequently Christian derived name and its variations can also be a surname.
PehrPehr is a predominantly Swedish language masculine give name and may refer to: Pehr Adlerfelt (1680–1743), Swedish Army colonel Pehr von Afzelius (1760–1843), Swedish medical doctor and professor Pehr Victor Edman (1916—1977), Swedish biochemist Pehr von…
PellePelle is a Scandinavian diminutive of the names Per and Peder, variations of the name Peter. It was the No.
PerΠέτροςPer is a Scandinavian masculine given name. It is derived from Greek Πέτρος, Petros (an invented, masculine form of Greek petra, the word for "rock" or "stone").
PeterΠέτροςPeter is a common masculine given name. It is derived directly from Greek Πέτρος, Petros (an invented, masculine form of Greek petra, the word for "rock" or "stone"), which itself was a translation of Aramaic Kefa ("stone, rock"), the new name Jesus gave to…
PetterPetter is a predominantly Scandinavian masculine given name, found mostly in Norway and Sweden and to a much lesser extent in Denmark. It is a cognate of the name Peter.
PhilipΦιλιπποςPhilip, also Phillip, is a male name derived from the Greek Φιλιππος (Philippos, lit. "horse-loving" or "fond of horses"), from a compound of φίλος (philos, "dear", "loved", "loving") and ἵππος (hippos, "horse").
PontusPontus is a masculine given name of Swedish origin. The name arose in Sweden through French nobleman Pontus De la Gardie: named Ponce in French, he transliterated his name that way rather than the standard Pontius.
PärPär is a given name, a Scandinavian form of Peter. Notable people with the name include: Pär Arlbrandt (born 1982), Swedish former professional ice hockey forward Pär Arvidsson (born 1960), former butterfly swimmer from Sweden Pär Asp (born 1982), retired…

Swedish boy names starting with R

RagnarRagnar (Old Norse: Ragnarr [ˈrɑɣnˌɑrː]) is a masculine Germanic given name, composed of the Old Norse elements ragin- "counsel" and hari- "army".
RalphRalph (pronounced or ) is a male name of English origin, derived from the Old English Rædwulf and Old High German Radulf, cognate with the Old Norse Raðulfr (rað "counsel" and ulfr "wolf").
RasmusRasmus is a shortened form of "Erasmus", a name which means "beloved" and was the name of Saint Erasmus of Formia. It is a common male name in the Nordic countries (including Estonia).
RobertThe name Robert is an ancient Germanic given name, from Proto-Germanic *Hrōþi- "fame" and *berhta- "bright" (Hrōþiberhtaz).
RoineRoine is a name which is used as a masculine given name and a surname. People with the name include:
RolfRolf is a male given name and a surname. It originates in the Germanic name Hrolf, itself a contraction of Hrodwulf (Rudolf), a conjunction of the stem words hrod ("renown") + wulf ("wolf").
RonaldRonald is a masculine given name derived from the Old Norse Rögnvaldr, or possibly from Old English Regenweald. In some cases Ronald is an Anglicised form of the Gaelic Raghnall, a name likewise derived from Rögnvaldr.
RudolphRudolph or Rudolf (French: Rodolphe or Raoul, Italian, Portuguese and Spanish: Rodolfo) or Rodolphe is a male first name, and, less commonly, a surname.
RunarRunar (and its Icelandic version Rúnar) is a masculine given name and a surname which is used in Nordic countries. It became one of the popular names in Norway from the 1950s.
RuneRune is a unisex given name in English speaking nations as well as Thailand, though it is predominantly masculine in Europe. The name is derived from the Old Norse word rún, meaning "secret" or the "sun".
RutgerRutger is a male given name common in the Netherlands, and a cognate of the first name Roger.

Swedish boy names starting with S

SamuelשמואלSamuel (Hebrew: שְׁמוּאֵל Šəmūʾēl, Tiberian: Šămūʾēl) is a male name and a surname of Hebrew origin. It means "name of God", deriving from the Hebrew Shem (שֵׁם) (which means "name") + ʾĒl (which means "God" or "deity").
SebastianSebastian or Sebastiæn is both a given name and a surname.
SigurdSigurd or Sigur (Pronounced the same) is a Scandinavian male name used in Norway, Denmark, Sweden, and Iceland derived from the Old Norse Sigurðr (from sigr "victory" and varðr "guardian"). Other forms of this name are Sigvard and Siward.
SigvardSigvard may refer to: Sigvard Bernadotte (1907–2002), Swedish industrial designer Sigvard Eklund (1911–2000), director of the International Atomic Energy Agency security council Sigvard Ericsson (1930–2019), former speed skater Sigvard Hultcrantz (1888–1955),…
SimonשמעוןSimon is a given name, from Hebrew שִׁמְעוֹן Šimʻôn, meaning "listen" or "hearing". It is also a classical Greek name, deriving from an adjective meaning "flat-nosed".
SixtenᛋᛁᚴᛋᛏᛅᛁᚾSixten, Sigsten or Sighsten ("victory stone"; cf. the surname Segersten) the is a masculine given name of Swedish origin, consisting of the lead Sig- ("victory"), and the follower sten ("stone").
StaffanStaffan is a Swedish form of Stephen, attested since 1330. It may refer to: Staffan Anger (born 1943), Swedish politician of the Moderate Party Staffan Appelros (born 1950), Swedish politician of the Moderate Party Staffan Danielsson (born 1947), Swedish…
StefanStefan is a masculine given name, a form of the English name Stephen. Variants include Ștefan, Štefan and Stefán.
StellanStellan is a masculine given name used in Sweden. It means “peaceful one” or “calm” and has a German origin.
StenSten is a Scandinavian male given name. Literally meaning "stone" (to which surnames are anglicized to), it derives from a literal translation of Peter into the North Germanic languages.
StigStig (also spelled Stieg) is a common masculine Scandinavian given name. The name has origins in Old West Norse Stígr, and derives from the word stiga, meaning "wanderer".
StureSture (stew-reh) is a masculine given name and a surname. It is of Swedish origin which is a derivative of the word stura meaning cross, grumpy, obstinate.
SvanteSvante is the shortening for the Swedish male given name Svantepolk. It originates from Slavic ancestors of first prominent Svantes in Sweden.
SvenSven is a Scandinavian masculine given name. In Old Norse the meaning was "young man" or "servant", and the original Old Norse spelling was sveinn.
Sven-ÅkeSven-Åke is a Swedish first name. It may refer to: Sven Åke Christianson (born 1954), Swedish professor of psychology Sven-Åke Jansson (1937–2014), Swedish Army lieutenant general Sven-Åke Johansson (1943–2025), Swedish drummer, composer, author and visual…

Swedish boy names starting with T

TageTage is a masculine given name with Danish origins. People with the name include: Tage Åsén (born 1943), Swedish artist Tage Aurell (1895–1976), Swedish journalist and novelist Tage Brauer (1894–1988), Swedish athlete Tage Danielsson (1928–1985), Swedish…
TeodorTeodor is a masculine given name. In English, it is a cognate of Theodore.
ThaddeusΘαδδαῖοςThaddeus (Latin: Thaddaeus, Ancient Greek: Θαδδαῖος, romanized: Thaddaĩos, from Imperial Aramaic: תדי, romanized: Ṯaday) is a masculine given name.
ThageThage is a masculine given name. Notable people with the name include: Thage Brauer (1894–1988), Swedish Olympic high jumper Thage G.
TheodorTheodor is a masculine given name. It is a German form of Theodore.
TheodoreΘεόδωροςTheodore is a masculine given name. It comes from the Ancient Greek name Θεόδωρος (Theódoros), meaning "gift of God" (from the Ancient Greek words θεό, (theó) "God" and δῶρον (dṓron) "gift").
ThomasΘωμᾶςThomas is a male name of Aramaic origins. The English spelling Thomas is a transliteration through Latin Thomas, of the approximate Greek transliteration (Ancient Greek: Θωμᾶς, romanized: Thōmâs), from Imperial Aramaic: תאמא, romanized: Tawmɑʔ), meaning…
ThonyThony may be a surname, given name or a nickname. As a given name or nickname, it is considered to be a creative spelling of Tony used as a male name in Sweden and Denmark (and to a lesser extent Norway and Finland) and on occasion as a female name in Denmark.
ThorThor is a given name. Notable persons with the name include: Thor Aackerlund, early American esports player Thor Björgólfsson (born 1967), Icelandic entrepreneur Thor Bjørklund (1889–1975), Norwegian inventor Thor Breien (1899–1973), Norwegian judge Thor…
TobiasΤωβίαςTobias is the romanization into Latin letters of the Koine Greek name Τωβίας, which itself is a Hellenization of the Biblical Hebrew name טוֹבִיה, Toviyah, 'Yah is good'.
TomasTomas (Swedish pronunciation: [ˈtʊ̌mːas; ˈtʊ̂m-] or [ˈtǔːmas; ˈtûː-]) is a Swedish and Lithuanian given name.
TonieTonie is a Swedish unisex given name and a nickname that is a diminutive form of Antonia in Sweden.
TorbjörnTorbjörn, Thorbjörn, Torbjørn, or Thorbjørn (given name) are modern Swedish, Norwegian and Danish forms of the Old Norse and Icelandic name Þorbjörn, meaning thunder (from the name Thor) and bear.
TordTord is a given name, derived from the elements 'thor' meaning thunder, thunder god; and 'fridr' meaning peace, beautiful, fair. The name developed as a short form of Thorfrid (Old Norse).
ToreTore is a Scandinavian masculine name. It is derived from the Old Norse name Þórir, itself from an older reconstructed form Þórvér, which is composed of Þórr meaning thunder, and vér meaning priest or warrior.
TorgnyTorgny is a given name. Notable people with the name include: Torgny Anderberg (1919–2000), Swedish actor and film director Torgny Lindgren (1938–2017), Swedish writer Torgny Mogren (born 1963), former Swedish cross country skier Torgny Säve-Söderbergh (born…

Swedish boy names starting with U

UlfUlf, or Ulv is a masculine name common in Scandinavia and Germany. It derives from the Old Norse word for "wolf" (úlfr, see Wulf).
UlrikUlrik is a male name, a Scandinavian form of Ulrich. Ulrik may refer to: Ulrik Frederik Christian Arneberg (1829–1911), Norwegian politician for the Conservative Party Albert Ulrik Bååth (1853–1912), Swedish poet Ulrik Balling (born 1975), Danish professional…
UnoUno is a Swedish, Finnish and Estonian male given name, which is derived from the Old Norse name Une. Uno can also be seen as derived from the Latin word unus (one).

Swedish boy names starting with V

VagnVagn is an Old Norse masculine forename, meaning 'wagon'. In Norwegian, the name means orca.
VilhelmVilhelm is a masculine given name, the Scandinavian form of William and Wilhelm. Notable people with the name include: Vilhelm Ahlmann (1852–1928), Danish-Swedish architect Vilhelm Andersen (1864–1953), Danish author, literary historian and intellectual…
VincentVincent (Latin: Vincentius) is a masculine given name originating from the Roman name Vincentius, which itself comes from the Latin verb vincere, meaning "to conquer."

Swedish boy names starting with W

WalterWalter is a German and English masculine given name of Germanic origin, composed of the elements meaning "power" or "ruler", and "army".
WernerWerner is a name of German origin and is common both as a given name and a surname.

Swedish boy names starting with Y

YngveYngve is a Scandinavian male given name, mostly used in Sweden and Norway. It is the modern form of either Old Norse Yngvi or of Ingwin.

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ÅkeÅke is a masculine Swedish given name, possibly derived from the medieval Germanic name Anicho, derived from ano meaning "ancestor". In Sweden, May 8 is the Name day for Åke.
ÖrjanÖrjan (OErjan) is an old Swedish male name originating from the Low German name Jurian or Jurien which is a variant of George. The Name Day in Sweden is July 9.
ÖstenÖsten is a masculine given name. It is a variant of Øystein and is mostly used in Sweden.

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This list has 235 Swedish boy names, from Abraham to Östen, and 29 of them include the native spelling. Every entry comes with its meaning or origin, sourced from Wikipedia.

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