Lena vs Sven

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lena

Girl #263 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright, shining light"

Origin: Greek via Helena

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Boy #2,624 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"young warrior, young man"

Origin: Old Norse

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Lena Rank #263

Sven Rank #2,624

Lena is more popular, ranked #263 vs #2624 for Sven.

Is Lena or Sven more popular?

Lena is more popular, ranked #263 compared to Sven at #2624 in the United States.

What do Lena and Sven mean?

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

Are Lena and Sven boy or girl names?

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