Harry vs Sven

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Harry

Boy #780 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"home ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English British American Welsh

24 High Risk

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Boy #2,624 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"young warrior, young man"

Origin: Old Norse

Swedish Norwegian Danish Scandinavian

✓ All Clear

Harry Rank #780

Sven Rank #2,624

Harry is more popular, ranked #780 vs #2624 for Sven.

Is Harry or Sven more popular?

Harry is more popular, ranked #780 compared to Sven at #2624 in the United States.

What do Harry and Sven mean?

Harry means "home ruler" (Germanic origin). Sven means "young warrior, young man" (Old Norse origin).

Are Harry and Sven boy or girl names?

Harry is primarily a boy name. Sven is primarily a boy name.