Ivan vs Sven

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ivan

Boy #153 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (via Slavic)

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Boy #2,624 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"young warrior, young man"

Origin: Old Norse

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Ivan Rank #153

Sven Rank #2,624

Ivan is more popular, ranked #153 vs #2624 for Sven.

Is Ivan or Sven more popular?

Ivan is more popular, ranked #153 compared to Sven at #2624 in the United States.

What do Ivan and Sven mean?

Ivan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (via Slavic) origin). Sven means "young warrior, young man" (Old Norse origin).

Are Ivan and Sven boy or girl names?

Ivan is primarily a boy name. Sven is primarily a boy name.