Looking for a name for your baby boy? Swedish names can be a great choice.
We have a big list of more than 400 names from Sweden, each with its special meaning.
Some names come from old stories, while Swedish families have used others for many years.
For example, you might like Björn, which means “bear,” or Erik, which means “eternal ruler.”
These names are easy to say and have strong meanings behind them.
Whether your family is from Sweden or you like how these names sound, we’ll help you find the right one for your baby.
List of Popular Swedish Boy Names
1. Aaron
- Meaning: Exalted, high mountain, or enlightened.
- Origin: Hebrew
2. Acke
- Meaning: God is gracious.
- Origin: Scandinavian, diminutive of Axel or Alexander
3. Adrian
- Meaning: From Hadria (a town in northern Italy); dark one.
- Origin: Latin
4. Adrianus
- Meaning: Variant of Adrian; man of Adria.
- Origin: Latin
5. Åke
- Meaning: Ancestors or forefather.
- Origin: Old Norse
6. Åke-Felix
- Meaning: Happy forefather.
- Origin: Combination of Old Norse and Latin
7. Åke-Fredrik
- Meaning: Peaceful ruler of ancestors.
- Origin: Combination of Old Norse and Germanic
8. Åke-Magnus
- Meaning: Great ancestor.
- Origin: Combination of Old Norse and Latin
9. Åke-Sigurd
- Meaning: Victorious ancestor.
- Origin: Combination of Old Norse and Germanic
10. Albert
- Meaning: Noble and bright.
- Origin: Germanic
11. Alberts
- Meaning: Variant of Albert; noble and bright.
- Origin: Germanic
12. Albin
- Meaning: White or bright.
- Origin: Latin
13. Albinsson
- Meaning: Son of Albin.
- Origin: Scandinavian
14. Alexander
- Meaning: Defender of the people.
- Origin: Greek
15. Alf
- Meaning: Elf or supernatural being.
- Origin: Old Norse
16. Alfons
- Meaning: Noble and ready.
- Origin: Germanic
17. Alfred
- Meaning: Wise counselor.
- Origin: Old English
18. Alfred-Eriksson
- Meaning: Son of Alfred and ruler of the eternal.
- Origin: Scandinavian
19. Alfredsson
- Meaning: Son of Alfred.
- Origin: Scandinavian
20. Algot
- Meaning: Noble or sacred spear.
- Origin: Old Norse
21. Algotsson
- Meaning: Son of Algot.
- Origin: Scandinavian
22. Alvar
- Meaning: Elf warrior.
- Origin: Old Norse
23. Alve
- Meaning: Elf or supernatural being.
- Origin: Old Norse
24. Alvin
- Meaning: Noble friend.
- Origin: Old English
25. Alwin
- Meaning: Friend of the elves.
- Origin: Germanic
26. Ambjörn
- Meaning: Divine bear.
- Origin: Old Norse
27. Anders
- Meaning: Manly or brave.
- Origin: Scandinavian variant of Andrew
28. Anders-Erik
- Meaning: Manly and eternal ruler.
- Origin: Combination of Scandinavian and Old Norse
29. Andersson
- Meaning: Son of Anders.
- Origin: Scandinavian
30. André
- Meaning: Manly or courageous.
- Origin: French, derived from Greek Andreas
31. Anton
- Meaning: Priceless or of inestimable worth.
- Origin: Latin
32. Antonin
- Meaning: Variant of Anton; praiseworthy.
- Origin: French and Latin
33. Arne
- Meaning: Eagle.
- Origin: Old Norse
34. Aron
- Meaning: Exalted, high mountain, or enlightened.
- Origin: Hebrew
35. Arvid
- Meaning: Eagle tree.
- Origin: Old Norse
36. Åsmund
- Meaning: Divine protector.
- Origin: Old Norse
37. August
- Meaning: Majestic or venerable.
- Origin: Latin
38. Augustin
- Meaning: Great or magnificent.
- Origin: Latin
39. Axel
- Meaning: Father of peace.
- Origin: Scandinavian, derived from Hebrew Absalom
40. Balder
- Meaning: Prince or ruler; brave.
- Origin: Old Norse
41. Balder-Erik
- Meaning: Brave ruler and eternal king.
- Origin: Combination of Old Norse and Germanic
42. Baldur
- Meaning: Prince or brave warrior.
- Origin: Old Norse
43. Bengt
- Meaning: Blessed.
- Origin: Scandinavian, derived from Latin Benedict
44. Bengtsson
- Meaning: Son of Bengt.
- Origin: Scandinavian
45. Benjamin
- Meaning: Son of the right hand.
- Origin: Hebrew
46. Benkt
- Meaning: Blessed.
- Origin: Scandinavian variant of Bengt
47. Berndt
- Meaning: Brave as a bear.
- Origin: Germanic
48. Bertil
- Meaning: Bright ruler.
- Origin: Old German
49. Bertils
- Meaning: Variant of Bertil; bright ruler.
- Origin: Scandinavian
50. Bertilsson
- Meaning: Son of Bertil.
- Origin: Scandinavian
51. Bertram
- Meaning: Bright raven.
- Origin: Germanic
52. Birger
- Meaning: Helper or protector.
- Origin: Old Norse
53. Bjarke
- Meaning: Bear or brave.
- Origin: Old Norse
54. Björn
- Meaning: Bear.
- Origin: Old Norse
55. Bo
- Meaning: To live or dwell.
- Origin: Old Norse
56. Bo-Fredrik
- Meaning: Peaceful ruler who dwells.
- Origin: Combination of Old Norse and Germanic
57. Bojan
- Meaning: Battle or fight.
- Origin: Slavic
58. Börje
- Meaning: Help or save.
- Origin: Old Norse
59. Börjes
- Meaning: Variant of Börje; help or save.
- Origin: Scandinavian
60. Calle
- Meaning: Free man.
- Origin: Scandinavian, diminutive of Carl
61. Carl
- Meaning: Free man.
- Origin: Germanic
62. Casper
- Meaning: Treasurer.
- Origin: Persian
63. Caspian
- Meaning: From the Caspian Sea.
- Origin: Latin
64. Christens
- Meaning: Follower of Christ.
- Origin: Scandinavian
65. Christensson
- Meaning: Son of Christen.
- Origin: Scandinavian
66. Christian
- Meaning: Follower of Christ.
- Origin: Latin
67. Christofer
- Meaning: Bearer of Christ.
- Origin: Greek
68. Christoffer
- Meaning: Variant of Christofer; bearer of Christ.
- Origin: Scandinavian
69. Christoffersson
- Meaning: Son of Christoffer.
- Origin: Scandinavian
70. Claes
- Meaning: Victory of the people.
- Origin: Scandinavian variant of Nicholas
71. Claudius
- Meaning: Lame or crippled.
- Origin: Latin
72. Conrad
- Meaning: Brave counsel.
- Origin: Germanic
73. Cornelius
- Meaning: Horn or strong-willed.
- Origin: Latin
74. Crispin
- Meaning: Curly-haired.
- Origin: Latin
75. Crispus
- Meaning: Curly or curly-haired.
- Origin: Latin
76. Cristoffer
- Meaning: Variant of Christopher; bearer of Christ.
- Origin: Scandinavian
77. Dag
- Meaning: Day.
- Origin: Old Norse
78. Dagfinn
- Meaning: Day of the Finns.
- Origin: Old Norse
79. Daniel
- Meaning: God is my judge.
- Origin: Hebrew
80. Daniel-Fredrik
- Meaning: God is my judge and peaceful ruler.
- Origin: Combination of Hebrew and Germanic
81. Daniels
- Meaning: Variant of Daniel; God is my judge.
- Origin: Scandinavian
82. Daniels-Erik
- Meaning: God is my judge and eternal ruler.
- Origin: Combination of Hebrew and Scandinavian
83. Danielsson
- Meaning: Son of Daniel.
- Origin: Scandinavian
84. Danne
- Meaning: God is my judge.
- Origin: Scandinavian, diminutive of Daniel
85. David
- Meaning: Beloved.
- Origin: Hebrew
86. Davidsson
- Meaning: Son of David.
- Origin: Scandinavian
87. Davidsson-Fredrik
- Meaning: Son of David and peaceful ruler.
- Origin: Combination of Hebrew and Germanic
88. Denis
- Meaning: Follower of Dionysus.
- Origin: Greek
89. Dennis
- Meaning: Variant of Denis; follower of Dionysus.
- Origin: Greek
90. Dexter
- Meaning: Skilled or right-handed.
- Origin: Latin
91. Didrik
- Meaning: Ruler of the people.
- Origin: Germanic
92. Diederik
- Meaning: Variant of Didrik; ruler of the people.
- Origin: Dutch and Germanic
93. Dion
- Meaning: Child of heaven and earth.
- Origin: Greek
94. Dionys
- Meaning: Follower of Dionysus.
- Origin: Greek
95. Edgard
- Meaning: Wealthy spear.
- Origin: Old English
96. Edgars
- Meaning: Variant of Edgard; wealthy spear.
- Origin: Scandinavian
97. Edgars-Erik
- Meaning: Wealthy spear and eternal ruler.
- Origin: Combination of Old English and Scandinavian
98. Edgars-Fredrik
- Meaning: Wealthy spear and peaceful ruler.
- Origin: Combination of Old English and Germanic
99. Edmund
- Meaning: Protector of wealth.
- Origin: Old English
100. Edric
- Meaning: Prosperous ruler.
- Origin: Old English
101. Edvard
- Meaning: Wealthy guardian.
- Origin: Old English
102. Edvin
- Meaning: Rich friend or prosperous friend.
- Origin: Scandinavian
103. Edvinsson
- Meaning: Son of Edvin.
- Origin: Scandinavian
104. Egil
- Meaning: Edge of a sword.
- Origin: Old Norse
105. Egon
- Meaning: Strong with a sword or edge of a sword.
- Origin: Old German and Scandinavian
106. Eiler
- Meaning: The cheerful one.
- Origin: Scandinavian
107. Einar
- Meaning: Lone warrior.
- Origin: Old Norse
108. Elias
- Meaning: The Lord is my God.
- Origin: Hebrew
109. Elias-Eriksson
- Meaning: The Lord is my God and eternal ruler.
- Origin: Combination of Hebrew and Scandinavian
110. Elias-Fredrik
- Meaning: The Lord is my God and peaceful ruler.
- Origin: Combination of Hebrew and Germanic
111. Eliasar
- Meaning: God has helped.
- Origin: Hebrew
112. Elis
- Meaning: Consecrated to God.
- Origin: Scandinavian variant of Elias
113. Elov
- Meaning: Eternal heir or ever descendent.
- Origin: Old Norse
114. Emil
- Meaning: Rival or eager.
- Origin: Latin
115. Emilion
- Meaning: Diminutive of Emil; small rival.
- Origin: Latin
116. Emilsson
- Meaning: Son of Emil.
- Origin: Scandinavian
117. Enar
- Meaning: Fighter or warrior.
- Origin: Old Norse
118. Erik
- Meaning: Eternal ruler.
- Origin: Old Norse
119. Eriksson
- Meaning: Son of Erik.
- Origin: Scandinavian
120. Eskil
- Meaning: Divine vessel or God’s cauldron.
- Origin: Old Norse
121. Eskild
- Meaning: Sacred vessel.
- Origin: Scandinavian
122. Evald
- Meaning: Law or rule of the eternal.
- Origin: Old Norse
123. Evert
- Meaning: Brave or strong boar.
- Origin: Germanic
124. Fabian
- Meaning: Bean grower.
- Origin: Latin
125. Feliks
- Meaning: Fortunate or happy.
- Origin: Scandinavian variant of Felix
126. Feliksson
- Meaning: Son of Feliks.
- Origin: Scandinavian
127. Felix
- Meaning: Lucky or successful.
- Origin: Latin
128. Felixson
- Meaning: Son of Felix.
- Origin: Scandinavian
129. Filimon
- Meaning: Affectionate or loving.
- Origin: Greek
130. Filip
- Meaning: Lover of horses.
- Origin: Greek
131. Filipsson
- Meaning: Son of Filip.
- Origin: Scandinavian
132. Finn
- Meaning: Fair or white.
- Origin: Old Norse and Irish
133. Folke
- Meaning: Chief or leader of the people.
- Origin: Old Norse
134. Folkeson
- Meaning: Son of Folke.
- Origin: Scandinavian
135. Folkeson-Erik
- Meaning: Son of Folke and eternal ruler.
- Origin: Combination of Old Norse and Scandinavian
136. Fors
- Meaning: Waterfall or rapid stream.
- Origin: Scandinavian
137. Frank
- Meaning: Free or truthful.
- Origin: Germanic
138. Frans
- Meaning: Free man.
- Origin: Scandinavian variant of Francis
139. Fred
- Meaning: Peace.
- Origin: Germanic
140. Frederiksson
- Meaning: Son of Fredrik.
- Origin: Scandinavian
141. Fredrik
- Meaning: Peaceful ruler.
- Origin: Germanic
142. Fredriksson-Erik
- Meaning: Son of Fredrik and eternal ruler.
- Origin: Combination of Germanic and Scandinavian
143. Frej
- Meaning: Lord or master.
- Origin: Old Norse
144. Frode
- Meaning: Wise or clever.
- Origin: Old Norse
145. Frosten
- Meaning: Frost or ice.
- Origin: Old Norse
146. Gabriel
- Meaning: God is my strength.
- Origin: Hebrew
147. Georg
- Meaning: Farmer or earthworker.
- Origin: Greek
148. Gillian
- Meaning: Youthful.
- Origin: Latin
149. Gillis
- Meaning: Shield-bearer or small goat.
- Origin: Scandinavian variant of Giles
150. Göran
- Meaning: Earthworker or farmer.
- Origin: Scandinavian variant of George
151. Göransson
- Meaning: Son of Göran.
- Origin: Scandinavian
152. Gösta
- Meaning: Staff of the gods.
- Origin: Old Norse
153. Göte
- Meaning: From the Geats (an ancient Scandinavian tribe).
- Origin: Old Norse
154. Gotfred
- Meaning: God’s peace.
- Origin: Old German
155. Gotthard
- Meaning: Strong spear of God.
- Origin: Old German
156. Greger
- Meaning: Watchful or alert.
- Origin: Scandinavian variant of Gregory
157. Gullbrand
- Meaning: Golden sword.
- Origin: Old Norse
158. Gulliver
- Meaning: Glutton or greedy person (historically); symbolic meaning as explorer.
- Origin: Old French and Celtic
159. Gunnar
- Meaning: Brave warrior.
- Origin: Old Norse
160. Gunnarsson
- Meaning: Son of Gunnar.
- Origin: Scandinavian
161. Gunner
- Meaning: Warrior or battle strong.
- Origin: Old Norse
162. Gustafsson
- Meaning: Son of Gustav.
- Origin: Scandinavian
163. Gustav
- Meaning: Staff of the gods or royal staff.
- Origin: Old Norse
164. Gustav-Erik
- Meaning: Staff of the gods and eternal ruler.
- Origin: Combination of Old Norse and Scandinavian
165. Gustavus
- Meaning: Variant of Gustav; royal staff.
- Origin: Latinized Old Norse
166. Håkan
- Meaning: High son or chosen son.
- Origin: Old Norse
167. Hakon
- Meaning: High son or noble descendant.
- Origin: Scandinavian variant of Håkan
168. Håkon
- Meaning: High son or chosen heir.
- Origin: Old Norse
169. Halldor
- Meaning: Thor’s rock or protector.
- Origin: Old Norse
170. Hallvard
- Meaning: Rock guardian.
- Origin: Old Norse
171. Hallvardsson
- Meaning: Son of Hallvard.
- Origin: Scandinavian
172. Halvar
- Meaning: Rock defender.
- Origin: Old Norse
173. Halvarsson
- Meaning: Son of Halvar.
- Origin: Scandinavian
174. Halvor
- Meaning: Rock guardian.
- Origin: Old Norse
175. Hampus
- Meaning: Diminutive of Hans; God is gracious.
- Origin: Scandinavian
176. Hans
- Meaning: God is gracious.
- Origin: Scandinavian
177. Hansson
- Meaning: Son of Hans.
- Origin: Scandinavian
178. Harald
- Meaning: Army ruler.
- Origin: Old Norse
179. Harald-Erik
- Meaning: Army ruler and eternal king.
- Origin: Combination of Old Norse and Scandinavian
180. Harald-Fredrik
- Meaning: Army ruler and peaceful king.
- Origin: Combination of Old Norse and Germanic
181. Haraldsson
- Meaning: Son of Harald.
- Origin: Scandinavian
182. Haraldsson-Erik
- Meaning: Son of Harald and eternal ruler.
- Origin: Combination of Old Norse and Scandinavian
183. Hartvig
- Meaning: Strong and courageous.
- Origin: Old German
184. Hasse
- Meaning: God is gracious.
- Origin: Diminutive of Hans (Scandinavian)
185. Helge
- Meaning: Holy or blessed.
- Origin: Old Norse
186. Helmer
- Meaning: Fighting fury or wrathful warrior.
- Origin: Old Norse
187. Henning
- Meaning: Ruler of the home.
- Origin: Germanic
188. Henning-Fredrik
- Meaning: Ruler of the home and peaceful king.
- Origin: Combination of Germanic and Old Norse
189. Henric
- Meaning: Ruler of the home.
- Origin: Germanic
190. Henrik
- Meaning: Ruler of the home.
- Origin: Scandinavian variant of Henry
191. Henriks
- Meaning: Variant of Henrik; ruler of the home.
- Origin: Scandinavian
192. Henry
- Meaning: Ruler of the home.
- Origin: Germanic
193. Hjalmar
- Meaning: Helmeted warrior.
- Origin: Old Norse
194. Hugo
- Meaning: Heart, mind, or spirit.
- Origin: Germanic
195. Ingbert
- Meaning: Bright ancestor.
- Origin: Old Norse
196. Inge
- Meaning: Belonging to Ing (a Norse god).
- Origin: Old Norse
197. Ingemar
- Meaning: Famous son or famous descendant.
- Origin: Old Norse
198. Ingmar
- Meaning: Famous son or descendant.
- Origin: Old Norse
199. Ingmars
- Meaning: Variant of Ingmar; famous descendant.
- Origin: Scandinavian
200. Ingolf
- Meaning: Wolf of Ing (a Norse god).
- Origin: Old Norse
201. Ingvar
- Meaning: Warrior of Ing (a Norse god).
- Origin: Old Norse
202. Isak
- Meaning: He will laugh.
- Origin: Hebrew
203. Isak-Fredrik
- Meaning: He will laugh and peaceful ruler.
- Origin: Combination of Hebrew and Germanic
204. Isaksson
- Meaning: Son of Isak.
- Origin: Scandinavian
205. Isaksson-Fredrik
- Meaning: Son of Isak and peaceful ruler.
- Origin: Combination of Scandinavian and Germanic
206. Isidor
- Meaning: Gift of Isis.
- Origin: Greek
207. Ivan
- Meaning: God is gracious.
- Origin: Slavic
208. Ivans
- Meaning: Variant of Ivan; God is gracious.
- Origin: Slavic
209. Ivansson
- Meaning: Son of Ivan.
- Origin: Scandinavian
210. Ivar
- Meaning: Archer or bow warrior.
- Origin: Old Norse
211. Ivar-Erik
- Meaning: Archer and eternal ruler.
- Origin: Combination of Old Norse and Scandinavian
212. Ivarsson
- Meaning: Son of Ivar.
- Origin: Scandinavian
213. Jack
- Meaning: God is gracious.
- Origin: English, derived from John
214. Jakob
- Meaning: Supplanter.
- Origin: Hebrew
215. Jakobsson
- Meaning: Son of Jakob.
- Origin: Scandinavian
216. Jarl
- Meaning: Nobleman or chieftain.
- Origin: Old Norse
217. Jens
- Meaning: God is gracious.
- Origin: Scandinavian
218. Jes
- Meaning: God is gracious.
- Origin: Diminutive of Jens, Scandinavian
219. Jesper
- Meaning: Treasurer.
- Origin: Scandinavian variant of Jasper
220. Joakim
- Meaning: God will establish.
- Origin: Hebrew
221. Joakimsson
- Meaning: Son of Joakim.
- Origin: Scandinavian
222. Joar
- Meaning: Horse warrior.
- Origin: Old Norse
223. Joarsson
- Meaning: Son of Joar.
- Origin: Scandinavian
224. Joel
- Meaning: Yahweh is God.
- Origin: Hebrew
225. Joels
- Meaning: Variant of Joel; Yahweh is God.
- Origin: Scandinavian
226. Joen
- Meaning: God is gracious.
- Origin: Scandinavian
227. Johan
- Meaning: God is gracious.
- Origin: Scandinavian
228. Johan-Erik
- Meaning: God is gracious and eternal ruler.
- Origin: Combination of Scandinavian and Old Norse
229. Johanesson
- Meaning: Son of Johan.
- Origin: Scandinavian
230. Johann
- Meaning: God is gracious.
- Origin: Germanic variant of John
231. Jonas
- Meaning: Dove.
- Origin: Hebrew
232. Jonas-Erik
- Meaning: Dove and eternal ruler.
- Origin: Combination of Hebrew and Scandinavian
233. Jonatan
- Meaning: Yahweh has given.
- Origin: Hebrew
234. Jonatans
- Meaning: Variant of Jonatan; Yahweh has given.
- Origin: Scandinavian
235. Jonathan
- Meaning: Yahweh has given.
- Origin: Hebrew
236. Jons
- Meaning: Variant of Jon; God is gracious.
- Origin: Scandinavian
237. Jöran
- Meaning: Earthworker or farmer.
- Origin: Scandinavian variant of George
238. Jöran-Erik
- Meaning: Farmer and eternal ruler.
- Origin: Combination of Scandinavian and Old Norse
239. Jörgen
- Meaning: Earthworker or farmer.
- Origin: Scandinavian
240. Jorian
- Meaning: Farmer or tiller of the earth.
- Origin: Scandinavian
241. Julian
- Meaning: Youthful or downy-bearded.
- Origin: Latin
242. Julius
- Meaning: Youthful or soft-haired.
- Origin: Latin
243. Kaj
- Meaning: Rejoice or earth.
- Origin: Scandinavian
244. Kalle
- Meaning: Free man.
- Origin: Scandinavian, diminutive of Karl
245. Karl
- Meaning: Free man.
- Origin: Germanic
246. Karl-Axel
- Meaning: Free man and father of peace.
- Origin: Combination of Germanic and Scandinavian
247. Karl-Eriksson
- Meaning: Son of Karl and eternal ruler.
- Origin: Combination of Germanic and Scandinavian
248. Karl-Fredrik
- Meaning: Free man and peaceful ruler.
- Origin: Combination of Germanic
249. Karl-Magnus
- Meaning: Free man and great.
- Origin: Combination of Germanic and Latin
250. Karls-Erik
- Meaning: Free man and eternal ruler.
- Origin: Combination of Germanic and Scandinavian
251. Karlsson
- Meaning: Son of Karl.
- Origin: Scandinavian
252. Kevin
- Meaning: Handsome or kind.
- Origin: Irish
253. Kjell
- Meaning: Kettle or helmet.
- Origin: Old Norse
254. Kjell-Erik
- Meaning: Helmet and eternal ruler.
- Origin: Combination of Old Norse and Scandinavian
255. Klas
- Meaning: Victory of the people.
- Origin: Scandinavian variant of Nicholas
256. Knut
- Meaning: Knot or brave.
- Origin: Old Norse
257. Knut-Erik
- Meaning: Knot and eternal ruler.
- Origin: Combination of Old Norse and Scandinavian
258. Knutsson
- Meaning: Son of Knut.
- Origin: Scandinavian
259. Kolbjörn
- Meaning: Dark bear.
- Origin: Old Norse
260. Konrad
- Meaning: Bold counselor.
- Origin: Germanic
261. Konrads
- Meaning: Variant of Konrad; bold counselor.
- Origin: Scandinavian
262. Kristian
- Meaning: Follower of Christ.
- Origin: Scandinavian variant of Christian
263. Kristjan
- Meaning: Variant of Kristian; follower of Christ.
- Origin: Scandinavian
264. Kristofer
- Meaning: Bearer of Christ.
- Origin: Greek
265. Kristofer-Erik
- Meaning: Bearer of Christ and eternal ruler.
- Origin: Combination of Greek and Scandinavian
266. Kristoffer
- Meaning: Variant of Kristofer; bearer of Christ.
- Origin: Scandinavian
267. Lars
- Meaning: Laurel or victory.
- Origin: Scandinavian variant of Lawrence
268. Lasse
- Meaning: Laurel or victory.
- Origin: Diminutive of Lars, Scandinavian
269. Lasse-Fredrik
- Meaning: Laurel and peaceful ruler.
- Origin: Combination of Scandinavian and Germanic
270. Laurens
- Meaning: Man from Laurentum or crowned with laurel.
- Origin: Latin
271. Laurentius
- Meaning: Man from Laurentum.
- Origin: Latin
272. Laurin
- Meaning: Little laurel.
- Origin: Germanic
273. Leif
- Meaning: Heir or descendant.
- Origin: Old Norse
274. Lenn
- Meaning: Brave lion.
- Origin: Diminutive of Leonard
275. Lennart
- Meaning: Brave as a lion.
- Origin: Germanic
276. Lennartsson
- Meaning: Son of Lennart.
- Origin: Scandinavian
277. Lennox
- Meaning: With many elm trees.
- Origin: Scottish
278. Leo
- Meaning: Lion.
- Origin: Latin
279. Leon
- Meaning: Lion.
- Origin: Greek
280. Leonard
- Meaning: Brave as a lion.
- Origin: Germanic
281. Leopold
- Meaning: Brave people.
- Origin: Germanic
282. Levi
- Meaning: Joined or attached.
- Origin: Hebrew
283. Linards
- Meaning: Brave as a lion.
- Origin: Latvian variant of Leonard
284. Linus
- Meaning: Flax or gentle.
- Origin: Greek
285. Livar
- Meaning: Life or shield.
- Origin: Scandinavian
286. Loke
- Meaning: Air or fire.
- Origin: Old Norse
287. Lorens
- Meaning: Laurel or crowned with laurel.
- Origin: Scandinavian variant of Lawrence
288. Love
- Meaning: Famous warrior.
- Origin: Scandinavian
289. Lucas
- Meaning: Light-giving or from Lucania.
- Origin: Greek and Latin
290. Ludde
- Meaning: Famous warrior.
- Origin: Diminutive of Ludvig, Scandinavian
291. Ludvig
- Meaning: Famous warrior.
- Origin: Old German
292. Ludvigs
- Meaning: Variant of Ludvig; famous warrior.
- Origin: Scandinavian
293. Ludvigsson
- Meaning: Son of Ludvig.
- Origin: Scandinavian
294. Ludwig
- Meaning: Famous warrior.
- Origin: Germanic
295. Lukas
- Meaning: Light-giving or from Lucania.
- Origin: Greek and Latin
296. Magne
- Meaning: Strength or mighty.
- Origin: Old Norse
297. Magnus
- Meaning: Great.
- Origin: Latin
298. Magnusson
- Meaning: Son of Magnus.
- Origin: Scandinavian
299. Malte
- Meaning: Helmet or ruler.
- Origin: Old German
300. Måns
- Meaning: Great or magnificent.
- Origin: Scandinavian diminutive of Magnus
301. Milan
- Meaning: Gracious, dear, or loving.
- Origin: Slavic
302. Milian
- Meaning: Favor or grace.
- Origin: Scandinavian variant of Milan
303. Milton
- Meaning: Settlement with a mill.
- Origin: Old English
304. Milton-Erik
- Meaning: Mill settlement and eternal ruler.
- Origin: Combination of Old English and Scandinavian
305. Milton-Fredrik
- Meaning: Mill settlement and peaceful ruler.
- Origin: Combination of Old English and Germanic
306. Nataniel
- Meaning: God has given.
- Origin: Hebrew
307. Nathan
- Meaning: He gave or gift.
- Origin: Hebrew
308. Nestor
- Meaning: Wise counselor.
- Origin: Greek
309. Nestorsson
- Meaning: Son of Nestor.
- Origin: Scandinavian
310. Nicanor
- Meaning: Victorious.
- Origin: Greek
311. Niklas
- Meaning: Victory of the people.
- Origin: Scandinavian variant of Nicholas
312. Nikodemus
- Meaning: Victory of the people.
- Origin: Greek
313. Nikos
- Meaning: Victory of the people.
- Origin: Greek
314. Nils
- Meaning: Victory of the people.
- Origin: Scandinavian variant of Nicholas
315. Nils-Erik
- Meaning: Victory of the people and eternal ruler.
- Origin: Combination of Scandinavian and Old Norse
316. Nilsson
- Meaning: Son of Nils.
- Origin: Scandinavian
317. Noah
- Meaning: Rest or comfort.
- Origin: Hebrew
318. Noel
- Meaning: Christmas or born on Christmas.
- Origin: French, from Latin
319. Norlands
- Meaning: From the northern lands.
- Origin: Scandinavian
320. Norval
- Meaning: Northern town.
- Origin: Old French
321. Norvald
- Meaning: Defender of the north.
- Origin: Old Norse
322. Norvin
- Meaning: Friend from the north.
- Origin: Scandinavian
323. Norwald
- Meaning: Guardian of the north.
- Origin: Old Norse
324. Oden
- Meaning: God of inspiration and wisdom.
- Origin: Old Norse
325. Odin
- Meaning: Raging or frenzy; chief god in Norse mythology.
- Origin: Old Norse
326. Olavi
- Meaning: Ancestor’s descendant.
- Origin: Finnish variant of Olaf
327. Ole
- Meaning: Ancestor’s descendant.
- Origin: Scandinavian
328. Oliver
- Meaning: Olive tree or peace.
- Origin: Latin
329. Olle
- Meaning: Ancestor’s descendant.
- Origin: Scandinavian diminutive of Olaf
330. Olof
- Meaning: Ancestor’s descendant.
- Origin: Old Norse
331. Olofsson
- Meaning: Son of Olof.
- Origin: Scandinavian
332. Olov
- Meaning: Ancestor’s descendant.
- Origin: Old Norse
333. Örjan
- Meaning: Farmer.
- Origin: Scandinavian variant of George
334. Orvar
- Meaning: Arrow.
- Origin: Old Norse
335. Oscar
- Meaning: Friend of deer or spear of God.
- Origin: Old Norse
336. Oskar
- Meaning: Spear of God or divine friend.
- Origin: Scandinavian
337. Oskarsson
- Meaning: Son of Oskar.
- Origin: Scandinavian
338. Osmund
- Meaning: Divine protection.
- Origin: Old English
339. Osmundsson
- Meaning: Son of Osmund.
- Origin: Scandinavian
340. Ossian
- Meaning: Little deer or fawn.
- Origin: Irish
341. Östen
- Meaning: Eastern town.
- Origin: Scandinavian
342. Otto
- Meaning: Wealth or fortune.
- Origin: Germanic
343. Ottosson
- Meaning: Son of Otto.
- Origin: Scandinavian
344. Ove
- Meaning: Edge or blade of a sword.
- Origin: Old Norse
345. Ove-Fredrik
- Meaning: Edge of a sword and peaceful ruler.
- Origin: Combination of Old Norse and Germanic
346. Pär
- Meaning: Rock or stone.
- Origin: Scandinavian variant of Peter
347. Patrick
- Meaning: Nobleman or patrician.
- Origin: Latin
348. Patrik
- Meaning: Nobleman or patrician.
- Origin: Scandinavian variant of Patrick
349. Patriksson
- Meaning: Son of Patrik.
- Origin: Scandinavian
350. Paulus
- Meaning: Small or humble.
- Origin: Latin
351. Peder
- Meaning: Rock or stone.
- Origin: Scandinavian variant of Peter
352. Pelle
- Meaning: Rock or stone.
- Origin: Diminutive of Peder, Scandinavian
353. Per
- Meaning: Rock or stone.
- Origin: Scandinavian variant of Peter
354. Persson
- Meaning: Son of Per.
- Origin: Scandinavian
355. Persson-Erik
- Meaning: Son of Per and eternal ruler.
- Origin: Combination of Scandinavian and Old Norse
356. Peter
- Meaning: Rock or stone.
- Origin: Greek
357. Peter-Fredrik
- Meaning: Rock and peaceful ruler.
- Origin: Combination of Greek and Germanic
358. Petersson
- Meaning: Son of Peter.
- Origin: Scandinavian
359. Petrus
- Meaning: Rock or stone.
- Origin: Latin
360. Petter
- Meaning: Rock or stone.
- Origin: Scandinavian variant of Peter
361. Pontius
- Meaning: Bridge or marine.
- Origin: Latin
362. Pontus
- Meaning: Sea.
- Origin: Latin
363. Ragnar
- Meaning: Warrior or judgment.
- Origin: Old Norse
364. Ragnar-Eriksson
- Meaning: Son of Ragnar and eternal ruler.
- Origin: Combination of Old Norse and Scandinavian
365. Ragnar-Fredrik
- Meaning: Warrior and peaceful ruler.
- Origin: Combination of Old Norse and Germanic
366. Ragnarsson
- Meaning: Son of Ragnar.
- Origin: Scandinavian
367. Ragnarsson-Erik
- Meaning: Son of Ragnar and eternal ruler.
- Origin: Combination of Old Norse and Scandinavian
368. Ragnvald
- Meaning: Ruler of the gods.
- Origin: Old Norse
369. Ragnvaldsson
- Meaning: Son of Ragnvald.
- Origin: Scandinavian
370. Rasmus
- Meaning: Beloved or desired.
- Origin: Scandinavian variant of Erasmus
371. Regnar
- Meaning: Variant of Ragnar; warrior or judgment.
- Origin: Old Norse
372. Rickard
- Meaning: Brave ruler.
- Origin: Germanic
373. Rickardsson
- Meaning: Son of Rickard.
- Origin: Scandinavian
374. Rikard
- Meaning: Variant of Rickard; brave ruler.
- Origin: Germanic
375. Rikhard
- Meaning: Variant of Rikard; brave ruler.
- Origin: Scandinavian
376. Robin
- Meaning: Bright fame.
- Origin: Germanic
377. Roderick
- Meaning: Famous ruler.
- Origin: Germanic
378. Roland
- Meaning: Famous land.
- Origin: Germanic
379. Rolf
- Meaning: Famous wolf.
- Origin: Old Norse
380. Rolf-Eriksson
- Meaning: Son of Rolf and eternal ruler.
- Origin: Combination of Old Norse and Scandinavian
381. Ruben
- Meaning: Behold, a son.
- Origin: Hebrew
382. Rune
- Meaning: Secret lore.
- Origin: Old Norse
383. Rune-Erik
- Meaning: Secret lore and eternal ruler.
- Origin: Combination of Old Norse and Scandinavian
384. Rurik
- Meaning: Famous ruler.
- Origin: Old Norse
385. Samuel
- Meaning: God has heard.
- Origin: Hebrew
386. Sander
- Meaning: Defender of men.
- Origin: Greek
387. Sandor
- Meaning: Defender of men.
- Origin: Hungarian variant of Alexander
388. Sandors
- Meaning: Variant of Sandor; defender of men.
- Origin: Scandinavian
389. Sebastian
- Meaning: Venerable or revered.
- Origin: Latin
390. Sebbe
- Meaning: Diminutive of Sebastian; revered.
- Origin: Scandinavian
391. Sigbjörn
- Meaning: Victorious bear.
- Origin: Old Norse
392. Sigfrid
- Meaning: Victory and peace.
- Origin: Old Norse
393. Sigge
- Meaning: Victory.
- Origin: Old Norse
394. Sigge-Fred
- Meaning: Victory and peace.
- Origin: Combination of Old Norse and Germanic
395. Sigmund
- Meaning: Victorious protector.
- Origin: Old Norse
396. Sigmund-Fredrik
- Meaning: Victorious protector and peaceful ruler.
- Origin: Combination of Old Norse and Germanic
397. Sigmundsson
- Meaning: Son of Sigmund.
- Origin: Scandinavian
398. Sigtrygg
- Meaning: Victorious ruler.
- Origin: Old Norse
399. Sigur
- Meaning: Victory.
- Origin: Old Norse
400. Sigurd
- Meaning: Guardian of victory.
- Origin: Old Norse
400. Ulriksson
- Meaning: Son of Ulrik (noble ruler).
- Origin: Scandinavian
401. Ulvs
- Meaning: Wolf.
- Origin: Old Norse
402. Uno
- Meaning: One or firstborn.
- Origin: Latin and Scandinavian
403. Urban
- Meaning: City dweller or refined.
- Origin: Latin
404. Valdemar
- Meaning: Famous ruler.
- Origin: Old German and Old Norse
405. Valdemarsson
- Meaning: Son of Valdemar.
- Origin: Scandinavian
406. Valentin
- Meaning: Strong or healthy.
- Origin: Latin
407. Valerius
- Meaning: Strong or healthy.
- Origin: Latin
408. Valfrid
- Meaning: Peaceful ruler.
- Origin: Old Norse
409. Valfridsson
- Meaning: Son of Valfrid.
- Origin: Scandinavian
410. Valmir
- Meaning: Great ruler or protector.
- Origin: Albanian and Scandinavian
411. Valter
- Meaning: Ruler of the army.
- Origin: Old German
412. Valtersson
- Meaning: Son of Valter.
- Origin: Scandinavian
413. Valtersson-Erik
- Meaning: Son of Valter and eternal ruler.
- Origin: Combination of Old German and Scandinavian
414. Verner
- Meaning: Defender or protector.
- Origin: Old German
415. Vidar
- Meaning: Wide ruler or forest warrior.
- Origin: Old Norse
416. Vigge
- Meaning: War or battle.
- Origin: Scandinavian diminutive of Viggo
417. Viggo
- Meaning: War or battle.
- Origin: Old Norse
418. Viktor
- Meaning: Conqueror or victor.
- Origin: Latin
419. Viktors
- Meaning: Variant of Viktor; conqueror or victor.
- Origin: Scandinavian
420. Viktorsson
- Meaning: Son of Viktor.
- Origin: Scandinavian
421. Vilgot
- Meaning: Will or desire of God.
- Origin: Scandinavian
422. Vilgot-Erik
- Meaning: Will of God and eternal ruler.
- Origin: Combination of Scandinavian and Old Norse
423. Vilhelm
- Meaning: Will and helmet or protection.
- Origin: Old German
424. Vilhelmsson
- Meaning: Son of Vilhelm.
- Origin: Scandinavian
425. Viliam
- Meaning: Strong-willed warrior.
- Origin: Slavic variant of William
426. Ville
- Meaning: Resolute protector.
- Origin: Scandinavian
427. Vincent
- Meaning: Conquering or prevailing.
- Origin: Latin
428. Wiggo
- Meaning: War or battle.
- Origin: Old Norse
429. Wiktor
- Meaning: Victory or conqueror.
- Origin: Scandinavian variant of Viktor
430. Wilfrid
- Meaning: Peaceful will.
- Origin: Old German
431. Wilhelm
- Meaning: Will and helmet or protection.
- Origin: Old German
432. Wilhelm-Erik
- Meaning: Will and eternal ruler.
- Origin: Combination of Old German and Scandinavian
433. Wilhelmsson
- Meaning: Son of Wilhelm.
- Origin: Scandinavian
434. Wilhelmsson-Erik
- Meaning: Son of Wilhelm and eternal ruler.
- Origin: Combination of Scandinavian and Old Norse
435. William
- Meaning: Resolute protector.
- Origin: Old German
436. Wilmer
- Meaning: Will and famous.
- Origin: Old German
437. Ylmer
- Meaning: Famous or known.
- Origin: Scandinavian
438. Ymer
- Meaning: Creation or giant.
- Origin: Old Norse
439. Ymer-Erik
- Meaning: Creation and eternal ruler.
- Origin: Combination of Old Norse and Scandinavian
440. Yngvar
- Meaning: Warrior of Ing (a Norse god).
- Origin: Old Norse
441. Yngvardsson
- Meaning: Son of Yngvar.
- Origin: Scandinavian
442. Yngve
- Meaning: Belonging to Ing (a Norse god).
- Origin: Old Norse
443. Yngve-Erik
- Meaning: Belonging to Ing and eternal ruler.
- Origin: Combination of Old Norse and Scandinavian
444. Yrjö
- Meaning: Farmer or earthworker.
- Origin: Finnish variant of George
445. Zacarias
- Meaning: God has remembered.
- Origin: Hebrew
446. Zacharias
- Meaning: God has remembered.
- Origin: Hebrew
447. Zack
- Meaning: God has remembered.
- Origin: Diminutive of Zachary, Hebrew
448. Zackarias
- Meaning: God has remembered.
- Origin: Scandinavian variant of Zacharias
449. Zebastian
- Meaning: Venerable or revered.
- Origin: Scandinavian variant of Sebastian
450. Zebastian-Erik
- Meaning: Venerable and eternal ruler.
- Origin: Combination of Scandinavian and Old Norse
Conclusion
Now that you’ve seen these Swedish names and their meanings, you can make a better choice for your baby boy.
Each name in this list tells you where it comes from and what it means – whether it’s from old Norse stories, has family ties, or is a modern Swedish favorite.
You’ll find both if you want a name with deep roots or one that’s easier to say.
We’ve covered what these names mean, their origin, and why parents choose them.
Your perfect Swedish boy’s name is waiting on this list.
