Suede

♀ Girl

Pronounced SWAYD /ˈsweɪd/High

Meaning: From the word suede — French gants de Suede, 'gloves from Sweden' — the soft leatherMedium

In 30 seconds: Soft and sleek: Suede is the word-name for the velvety leather — chic, modern, and cool. A texture worn as a name.

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Origin MediumFrench, Swedish

MeaningFrom the word suede — French gants de Suede, 'gloves from Sweden' — the soft leather

U.S. rank (2025)#4057 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births36 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2025

Total births (all-time)≈ 120

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Suede comes from the word suede — from French gants de Suede, 'gloves from Sweden' — the soft, napped leather. A sleek, modern texture-word-name, used for both sexes, here for girls.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, soft-leather at the root, and chic.

Did you know? Suede gets its name from French gants de Suede, 'gloves from Sweden' — the soft napped leather; as a name it's chic and very modern.

Overall data confidence 60%

Oxford English Dictionary — suede — word origin

Variations

SwaydeSueda

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Suede mean?

Suede is the word for the soft napped leather (French 'from Sweden').

How do you pronounce Suede?

It's said SWAYD /ˈsweɪd/ — a single syllable.

Is Suede a boy or girl name?

Suede is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Suede?

Suede is a rare, recent name in the U.S.