John vs Sven

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

John

Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #2,624 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"young warrior, young man"

Origin: Old Norse

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John Rank #21

Sven Rank #2,624

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #2624 for Sven.

Is John or Sven more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Sven at #2624 in the United States.

What do John and Sven mean?

John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Sven means "young warrior, young man" (Old Norse origin).

Are John and Sven boy or girl names?

John is primarily a boy name. Sven is primarily a boy name.