US Popularity Rank: 3516

Origin: German

Meaning: From Switzerland

Nobody puts Baby in a corner are words of encouragement spoken by Patrick Swayze in Dirty Dancing that will inspire your little one to take to the spotlight in spite of what others might think. Most famous as the surname of the iconic American actor above, Swayze is also a gender-neutral first name. It is an Anglicized form of the German Schweitzer, which belonged to people who hailed "from Switzerland." Whether you are celebrating a heritage or simply seeking a suave-sounding name linked to stardom, Swayze will have the time of their life and owe it all to you.