Helena vs Sven

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Helena

Girl #414 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"shining light, bright one"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #2,624 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"young warrior, young man"

Origin: Old Norse

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Helena Rank #414

Sven Rank #2,624

Helena is more popular, ranked #414 vs #2624 for Sven.

Is Helena or Sven more popular?

Helena is more popular, ranked #414 compared to Sven at #2624 in the United States.

What do Helena and Sven mean?

Helena means "shining light, bright one" (Greek origin). Sven means "young warrior, young man" (Old Norse origin).

Are Helena and Sven boy or girl names?

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