Boswell
Pronunciation: [ b-AHZW-ehl ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #38,269
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Boswell
Boswell is a boy name .
Boswell is currently ranked #38,269 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Boswell include Bos, Bosw, Boswy, Boswie, Ell, Elly, Ellie, Boy, Boie, and Boskins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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