The nameSwan
Swan is a boy's name of English origin meaning "swan". It has grown in France since the 2000s.
- Boy's name
- English
Meaning
Swan comes from the English word swan, a bird that symbolises elegance.
Origin
English. It is also spelled Swann, the spelling made famous by Proust.
History
Swan grew in France in the 2000s and 2010s.
Popularity of the name Swan
Swan in France
Swan was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 2,630 births over the decade, 39% of all recorded babies named Swan. Its rise began around 1995, and it peaked in 2020. Half of all babies named Swan in France were born before 2016, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 336 births a year.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Swan mean?
Swan comes from the English word swan, a bird that symbolises elegance.
What is the origin of the name Swan?
English. It is also spelled Swann, the spelling made famous by Proust.
Is Swan a girl's or a boy's name?
Swan is a boy's name.