James Swan may refer to:
Musicians Jimmy Swan (1912–1995), American country musician Jimmy Barnes (born 1956), singer-songwriter whose real name is James Swan
Politicians James Swan (mayor of Brisbane) (1811–1891) James C. Swan (born 1958), United Nations Secretary-General's Special Representative for Somalia James D. Swan (1903–1977), vegetable farmer from Wisconsin who served two terms as a state senator
Others Jim Swan (James Sneddon Swan, 1941–2017), whisky expert James Swan (boxer) (born 1974), boxer from Australia James Swan (financier) (1754–1830), Bostonian merchant James G. Swan (1818–1900), Indian agent James A. Swan, American writer, TV and film producer, and actor
See also James Swann (born 1964), American serial killer James Swann (weightlifter), New Zealand weightlifter