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Suede

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Pronounced SWAYD /ˈsweɪd/Medium

Meaning: Suede leather; literally 'from Sweden'Medium

In 30 seconds: Suede is an English word name from suede leather, which literally traces back to the sense 'from Sweden'.
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Origin MediumEnglish, French
MeaningSuede leather; literally 'from Sweden'
U.S. rank (2025)#1561 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births110 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 391

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202519922025

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 straight from the everyday word for the soft napped leather, and that word itself means 'from Sweden', the place the material was once associated with. As a given name it is a modern word-name choice rather than a traditional one. Its appeal is sound and texture more than long history.

The single soft syllable gives it a sleek, fashion-tinged feel, fitting for a name borrowed from a material prized for its smoothness.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Suede comes from the material itself, whose name traces to the French (gants de) Suede, '(gloves) from Sweden', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 70%
Behind the Name - Suede — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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Wade— An English name rhyming with Suede and sharing its single smooth syllable.
Slade— A one-syllable English word-name with the same sleek sound as Suede.
Jade— a fellow French choice
Kayde— shares the -de ending
Cayde— echoes that soft -de sound

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Suede mean?

Suede is an English word name from the material suede, which comes from the French (gants de) Suede, meaning '(gloves) from Sweden'.

How do you pronounce Suede?

It's commonly said SWAYD /ˈsweɪd/.

Is Suede a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Suede is used as a boy name.

How popular is Suede?

In 2024, Suede ranked #1963 in the U.S. for boys, with 80 births recorded.

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