Swift
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Swift is a boy’s name of English origin, meaning “An English surname meaning 'quick' or 'nimble', used to describe someone who was fast or agile.”. It currently ranks #12123 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 2024.
What Swift Means
“An English surname meaning 'quick' or 'nimble', used to describe someone who was fast or agile.”
The Story of Swift
This name, first recorded in 1919, suggests speed and sharp wit, a name for a quick mind and spirit.
Swift is an English surname, meaning 'quick' or 'nimble,' often describing someone fast or agile. It evokes a sense of energetic movement and cleverness that has been recognized for centuries.
For your son, Swift is a name that embodies an energetic and resourceful spirit. You see a child who will approach challenges with quick thinking and determination, always a step ahead.
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Numerology
The Seeker
Wise, introspective, and spiritual. These names carry depth and a quiet inner power.
Famous Namesakes
Jonathan Swift
Irish satirist, essayist, author of Gulliver's Travels.
Personality Traits
Peak Year
#6 in 2024
Total Births
21
First Recorded
1919
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