Safwan

Safwan is a boy's name of Arabic origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 56 boys in the United States.

Safwan at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Muslim & Arabic
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Safwan

Safwan belongs to the Muslim & Arabic tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Safwan first appears in Social Security records in 1983. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #2278 in 2018, and in 2024 56 babies received the name — 893 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Safwan in US records

First recorded (US)
1983
Best US rank
#2278 in 2018
Peak year
2022
Babies named Safwan in 2024
56
Total since 1880
893

Safwan in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#614 in 2023
Babies named Safwan in 2025
41
Total since 1996
967

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Safwan mean?

The meaning of Safwan is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Arabic origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Safwan a boy or girl name?

Safwan is a boy name. In 2024, 56 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Safwan?

Safwan comes from the Muslim & Arabic tradition.

How popular is the name Safwan?

Safwan first appears in US records in 1983. Its best-ever ranking was #2278 in 2018, and 56 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.