Safwan

Safwan - A very unique male name

Safwan appeared on the charts for the first time in 1998 on position #3572. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Safwan and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Safwan? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Safwan. The baby boy name Safwan was given to 49 baby boys in 2025, ranking #1728 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 29,924 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Safwan peaked in popularity 1 years ago in 2025 on position 1728.

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Safwan is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Safwan is currently topping the baby name charts in Minnesota at position #546 - and is the least popular in Michigan at position #1,234.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Safwan is where you live.

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Safwan origin and meaning

Arabic

From Arabic Safwan, from safa, 'purity, clarity' — traditionally understood as 'pure, clear'

Safwan is an old Arabic name borne by companions of the Prophet Muhammad and used continuously in Muslim families. American use dates from 1998 and reached its highest point in 2025. It remains rare and distinctly traditional in feel.

Attested etymology

Safwan is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Safwan, pop culture references for the name Safwan and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Safwan

We've found the following names that sound similar to Safwan, sorted by popularity.

Savion / Seven / Sevyn / Sabino / Shivam / Savon / Subhan / Sven / Sabian / Sufyan /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Safwan

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Safwan a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Safwan?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

saf-WAHN · /sæfˈwɑːn/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Famous bearers

• Safwan ibn Umayya — Companion of the Prophet Muhammad from Mecca (7th century) Historical

Style

InternationalClassic

Why parents choose it

A traditional Arabic name with a clear, positive meaning and growing American use.

Worth knowing

• Unfamiliar to many English speakers; pronunciation and spelling need introducing.