Ellen vs Sven

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ellen

Girl #1,032 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sunlight, moon (alternate etymology)"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Boy #2,624 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"young warrior, young man"

Origin: Old Norse

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Ellen Rank #1,032

Sven Rank #2,624

Ellen is more popular, ranked #1032 vs #2624 for Sven.

Is Ellen or Sven more popular?

Ellen is more popular, ranked #1032 compared to Sven at #2624 in the United States.

What do Ellen and Sven mean?

Ellen means "sunlight, moon (alternate etymology)" (Ancient Greek origin). Sven means "young warrior, young man" (Old Norse origin).

Are Ellen and Sven boy or girl names?

Ellen is primarily a girl name. Sven is primarily a boy name.