boy's name
Safwan
saf-WAHN (Arabic)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Popularity Uncommon
- Births on record 3,725
France
#412
2025 births
Safwan is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 72 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
- Peaked in France in 2021, when 135 babies were given the name.
- It has been rising over the past decade in France.
- Today about 1 in 5,126 babies in France is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1986.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Safwan Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1980s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 30 |
| 2000s | 160 |
| 2010s | 615 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 720 |
How Popular Is Safwan?
In 2025, Safwan was given to 115 babies in France, ranking #412 that year. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Where Safwan Is Used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
How Safwan Is Spelled
Birth registers count each spelling separately, so every one has its own ranking.
| Spelling | What it is | Births on record |
|---|---|---|
| Safwân | Safwân is a rare spelling of Safwan, written with a circumflex and recorded about 80 times, mostly in France. | 80 |
Names That Peaked Alongside Safwan
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Safwan Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Safwan over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Safwan
- Arabic saf-WAHN
Sibling Names for Safwan
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Safwan — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Safwan
How popular is the name Safwan?
In 2025, Safwan was given to 115 babies in France, ranking #412 that year. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Is Safwan a girl's or a boy's name?
Safwan is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Safwan?
Safwan has 2 syllables.
When was Safwan most popular?
Safwan peaked in 2021, when 135 babies were given the name. It has been rising over the past decade.
Is Safwan a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Safwan currently ranks #412 in France. It has been rising over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.