Stephen vs Sven

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Stephen

Boy #378 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Boy #2,624 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"young warrior, young man"

Origin: Old Norse

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Stephen Rank #378

Sven Rank #2,624

Stephen is more popular, ranked #378 vs #2624 for Sven.

Is Stephen or Sven more popular?

Stephen is more popular, ranked #378 compared to Sven at #2624 in the United States.

What do Stephen and Sven mean?

Stephen means "crown, wreath" (Ancient Greek origin). Sven means "young warrior, young man" (Old Norse origin).

Are Stephen and Sven boy or girl names?

Stephen is primarily a boy name. Sven is primarily a boy name.