Swift Name Meaning & Origin
/swift/Swift is most likely a name of American origin.
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Name Origin
The name 'Swift' originates from the Old English word 'swift', meaning 'fast' or 'quick'. It was originally a nickname for someone known for their speed or agility, and later became a surname. It is also used as a given name, especially in English-speaking countries.
Name Ethnicity & Nationality
These estimates show the cultural and national origins most closely associated with this name. They describe the name, not an individual's identity.
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American (Anglo-American) 74% -
Swedish (Swedish) 16% -
Canadian (Anglo-Canadian) 10%
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Name Details
- First Name: Swift
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Unisex
Famous People Named Swift
Taylor Swift, an American singer-songwriter; Jonathan Swift, an Irish satirist and author of 'Gulliver's Travels'; and Swift Currie, a notable American lawyer.
Popularity Trend
In 2024, 6 boys in the US were named Swift.
Growth of the name Swift in the US (SSA Data):
Swift Numerology
Numerology is provided for entertainment only and is not scientific.
Soul Urge Number: 5
People with this name tend to be: Adventurous, freedom-loving and versatile.
Sources & Methodology
US popularity data comes from the Social Security Administration. Origin and ethnicity estimates are generated from name patterns and cultural distributions using AI-assisted analysis.
These results are estimates, not definitive genealogical findings. Learn more about our methodology.