Swanson
Scandinavian/Anglo-Saxon · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Swanson
Swanson is a patronymic surname meaning "son of Swan," derived from the Old Norse personal name Svánn combined with the Old English suffix "-son." The name originates from Scandinavian and Anglo-Saxon heritage, primarily used in English-speaking countries with notable prevalence in the United States and Northern Europe.
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Etymology
Swanson is a patronymic surname meaning "son of Swan," derived from the Old Norse personal name Svánn combined with the Old English suffix "-son." The name originates from Scandinavian and Anglo-Saxon heritage, primarily used in English-speaking countries with notable prevalence in the United States and Northern Europe.
Swanson currently ranks #4,001 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1934.
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