James vs Sven

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Girl #2,583 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"holder of the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #2,624 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"young warrior, young man"

Origin: Old Norse

Swedish Norwegian Danish Scandinavian

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James Rank #2,583

Sven Rank #2,624

James is more popular, ranked #2583 vs #2624 for Sven.

Is James or Sven more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #2583 compared to Sven at #2624 in the United States.

What do James and Sven mean?

James means "holder of the heel" (Hebrew origin). Sven means "young warrior, young man" (Old Norse origin).

Are James and Sven boy or girl names?

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