Boswell

English

"well near the woods"

Boswell Origin and Meaning

The name Boswell is a boy's name of English origin meaning "well near the woods".

Waspy-sounding choice, well known in literature for Boswell's Life of Johnson.

Famous People Named Boswell

• James Boswell 9th Laird of Auchinleck, Scottish biographer of poet Samuel Jonson
• Saint Boswell aka Saint Boisil Scottish monk of Melrose Abbey

The name Boswell in Pop Culture

• Lauren Boswell "Grey's Anatomy"
• Sean Boswell main character from movie "The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift"