Sway

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Pronounced SWAY /ˈsweɪ/High

Meaning: From the word sway — 'to move rhythmically side to side; influence; control/power'; a word-name; we note the word-nameLow

In 30 seconds: To sway; influence; rhythmic movement: Sway is a word-name. Crisp, modern, and warm.

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Origin LowEnglish

MeaningFrom the word sway — 'to move rhythmically side to side; influence; control/power'; a word-name; we note the word-name

U.S. rank (2024)#7177 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births12 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 102

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

Sway comes from the English word sway — 'to move rhythmically side to side; influence; control/power' (we note the word-name). A crisp, modern name (said 'SWAY').

In the U.S. it registers thinly. Rare, to-sway-and-influence at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Sway comes from the word for 'rhythmic side-to-side movement' and also 'influence; control' — a crisp, modern word-name (we note the word-name; said 'SWAY').

Overall data confidence 32%

References — Sway — word-name

Variations

SwaeSwai

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sway mean?

Sway is an English word-name — 'rhythmic movement; influence; control'; we note the word-name.

How do you pronounce Sway?

It's said SWAY /ˈsweɪ/ — one syllable.

Is Sway a boy or girl name?

Sway is a boy's name.

How popular is Sway?

Sway is a very rare name in the U.S.