Sweeney

The surname Sweeney originates in Scotland and is closely associated with Ireland. Sweeney as a first name is widely used as a boy’s name. The meaning of Sweeney is ‘little hero’. It is originally derived from the Scottish word Gaelic Mac Suibhne, which means ‘son of Suibhne’, and the meaning of Sweeney is ‘pleasant’. According to the social administration data, the surname Sweeney was first used in County Donegal and northwest Ireland in the province of Ulster or County Tyrconnel. In the United States, the name Sweeney is ranked 650, with an estimate of 44,766 people with this name. In the United Kingdom, the name Sweeney is ranked 480, and in Australia, the name Sweeney is ranked 645. Notable people with the name Sweeney are Bob Sweeney, an actor and director; John Sweeney, a journalist; Joseph Sweeney, an Irish politician; Alison Sweeney, an American television actress; and Eric Sweeney, an English soccer player.

Gender

Boy

Meaning

the little hero

Origin

Irish

Numerology

S is for sensational, you know how to make a splash!

W is for wonder, the child in us all.

E is for enjoy, your life can be fun!

E is for electric, a sparkling trait!

N is for natural, the genuine side of you.

E is for excite, your spirit is catching!

Y is for yearn, your innermost desires.

Lucky

Sweeney lucky number is 6.

Number 6 is recognized for its nurturing, supportive, and empathic nature. A true healer, 6 has the ability to problem solve in both the emotional and physical realms, helping others through its straightforward, yet gentle, approach. 6 has a strong sense of responsibility and cares deeply for its friends, family, and lovers.

Famous People Named Sweeney

• Sweeney Jerome Young Australian actor
• David "Sweeney" Schriner Russian,Canadian ice hockey player

Sweeney in Pop Culture

• Sweeney Todd the Demon Barber of Fleet Street, British folk figure and subject of musical and film "Sweeney Todd"
• Mad Sweeney aka Suibhne mac Colmain king of the Dál nAraidi, driven insane by St. Ronan's curse, subject of the Irish tale The Buile Shuibhne or Mad Sweeney
• Sweeney main character in "Sweeney Agonistes" by T.S. Eliot, based on Mad Sweeney
• Sweeney character in the novel At Swim,Two,Birds by Flann O'Brien, based on Mad Sweeney
• "The Sweeney " TV series named after Sweeney Todd, Cockney rhyming slang for "flying squad"