Otto vs Sven

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Otto

Boy #274 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"wealth, fortune, prosperity"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

German Scandinavian Italian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#274
Total SSA Count
1,239
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Sven

Boy #2,624 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"young warrior, young man"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Swedish Norwegian Danish Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,624
Total SSA Count
51
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Otto Rank #274
Sven Rank #2,624

Otto is more popular, ranked #274 vs #2624 for Sven.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Otto or Sven more popular?

Otto is more popular, ranked #274 compared to Sven at #2624 in the United States.

What do Otto and Sven mean?

Otto means "wealth, fortune, prosperity" (Old High German origin). Sven means "young warrior, young man" (Old Norse origin).

Are Otto and Sven boy or girl names?

Otto is primarily a boy name. Sven is primarily a boy name.

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