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Davis vs Sven

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Davis

Boy #646 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of David"

Origin: English/Welsh patronymic

Cultural Roots

English Welsh American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#646
Total SSA Count
429
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Sven

Boy #2,624 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"young warrior, young man"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Swedish Norwegian Danish Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,624
Total SSA Count
51
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Davis Rank #646
Sven Rank #2,624

Davis is more popular, ranked #646 vs #2624 for Sven.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Davis or Sven more popular?

Davis is more popular, ranked #646 compared to Sven at #2624 in the United States.

What do Davis and Sven mean?

Davis means "son of David" (English/Welsh patronymic origin). Sven means "young warrior, young man" (Old Norse origin).

Are Davis and Sven boy or girl names?

Davis is primarily a boy name. Sven is primarily a boy name.

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