Safwan
Meaningclear stone · Arabic
Safwan is an Arabic boy name meaning “clear stone”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
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- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Safwan would score 12 points, thanks largely to the F (worth 4).
- GenerationSafwan is having its moment right now. Most Safwans are still in diapers or at preschool, so picture a Gen Alpha or Gen Beta kid.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Safwan would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 23,697 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistorySafwan first shows up in US birth records in 1983, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 42 years since.
- Where it's lovedWant to meet a lot of Safwans? Head to Minnesota, where it's the #511 boy name, its best showing of any state.
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Safwan
Safwan is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning “clear stone”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. It has been around for generations, yet it's never been more loved than it is today. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Arabic names
More Arabic boy names
- Boy name: Caleb · dog, faithful
- Boy name: Silas · of the forest
- Boy name: Aaron · possibly exalted
- Boy name: Amir · prince, commander
- Boy name: Xavier · new house
- Boy name: Jasper · treasurer
- Boy name: Muhammad · praised
- Boy name: Omar · flourishing, long-lived
Questions about the name Safwan
What does the name Safwan mean?
Safwan means “clear stone” and comes from Arabic. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Clare (“bright, clear”), Akira (“bright, clear”), Kaisei (“often clear weather”) and Haruma (“often clear and true”).
What is the origin of the name Safwan?
Safwan is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Caleb (“dog, faithful”), Silas (“of the forest”), Aaron (“possibly exalted”) and Amir (“prince, commander”).
Is Safwan a boy or girl name?
Safwan is a boy name. In 2025, 72 US boys were named Safwan.
How popular is the name Safwan?
Safwan ranked #2,056 for US boys in 2025, given to 72 babies. That's its best rank ever: the name is at the height of its popularity right now. Over the last five years it has climbed 490 places.
What names are similar to Safwan?
If you like Safwan, you might also like Clare, Akira, Kaisei and Haruma.
What should I know before naming my baby Safwan?
Safwan is an Arabic boy name meaning “clear stone”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.