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By Isolde Quirante Assistant Editor, Baby Names
Sweden, the most populated of all Scandinavian countries, is a place of awe-inspiring natural beauty, ancient traditions that can be traced back to 8,000 BCE (yes, long before the Viking Age!) and innovation.

And it isn’t just its awesome track record of inventing things the world never knew it needed (the three-point seatbelt, zippers and IKEA, to name a few) that’s made it a world-renowned powerhouse for creative thinking.

When it comes to cool and innovative monikers, Sweden is your one-stop shop, with a ginormous array of fun, fresh and uniquely Swedish variations that are perfect for 21st-century tots—but still honor the timeless classics they were spun from. So as you browse our roundup, be sure to keep an eye out for the etymology of each name too; you could be looking at the Swedish version of a title that’s been around for centuries!

Whether you find yourself drawn to Sweden’s many incredible name options—or the wonders of Swedish culture and language as a whole—this list of Swedish names for boys (plus, our general assortment of Swedish baby names and girl names) is bound to give you all the inspiration you need. Trust us, choosing a moniker for your newest family member has never been easier!

Popular Swedish Boy Names

Drawn from Scandinavian mythology, folklore and nature’s beauty, there’s a special magic to baby names from Sweden. It’s no surprise they’ve been so top-of-mind for parents across The Bump either, with Swedish masculine names like Elof and Lindel slowly making their way up our popularity rankings. Want to see more of the biggest Swedish boy names on The Bump right now? Take a peek at our roundup below.

Unique Swedish Boy Names

Not only do Swedish monikers carry a world of meaning, culture and history, they’ve also got super-rare sounds and pronunciations that feel like music to the ears. Want something short, sweet and snappy? Kjell is great for a little guy as stinkin’ adorable as yours will be—and it’s super easy to say out loud. On the hunt for something a little more drawn out with lots of nickname potential? You’re going to love Gustaw, Hallen and Nilsson. Keep browsing to see more unique Swedish boy names with musical quality.

Cute Swedish Boy Names

One thing we absolutely love about Swedish boy names is that the cutest ones are never too hard to come by. They’re brimming with beauty, grace and charm—not to mention some of the prettiest, most precious meanings too. From Kenth to Eluf, there’s no doubt you’ll find an adorable moniker with an equally endearing definition to match your personal preference.

Cool Swedish Boy Names

It’s hard to identify when baby’s talents will really start to show, but the coolest part about picking a Swedish male name is knowing they’ll have tons of awesome namesakes to look up to in the meantime. From Celsius—known for the Swedish astronomer who created the Celsius temperature scale—to Stellan—famous, of course, for the Stellan Skarsgård—the sky’s the limit when it comes to cool Swedish boy names and their iconic bearers.
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