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Sweeney Name Meaning, Pronunciation, and History

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Overview

The meaning of the name "sweeney" is "one who is small and swift", and is used often for "boys".

Name
sweeney
Meaning
one who is small and swift
Pronunciation
sween-ee
Used for
boys
Syllables
2

Sweeney Name Details

The name Sweeney is of Irish origin. It comes from the Gaelic surname Mac Suibhne, meaning 'son of Suibhne'. Suibhne was a popular personal name in ancient Ireland, and it translates to 'small and swift'. The name Sweeney was commonly used as a surname, and it eventually became a given name as well.

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