Cary vs Sven

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cary

Boy #3,642 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pleasant stream"

Origin: Celtic

English American Welsh

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Boy #2,624 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"young warrior, young man"

Origin: Old Norse

Swedish Norwegian Danish Scandinavian

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Cary Rank #3,642

Sven Rank #2,624

Sven is more popular, ranked #2624 vs #3642 for Cary.

Is Cary or Sven more popular?

Sven is more popular, ranked #2624 compared to Cary at #3642 in the United States.

What do Cary and Sven mean?

Cary means "pleasant stream" (Celtic origin). Sven means "young warrior, young man" (Old Norse origin).

Are Cary and Sven boy or girl names?

Cary is primarily a boy name. Sven is primarily a boy name.