Sven vs Alma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sven

Boy #2,624 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"young warrior, young man"

Origin: Old Norse

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Girl #472 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"nourishing, kind"

Origin: Latin

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Sven Rank #2,624

Alma Rank #472

Alma is more popular, ranked #472 vs #2624 for Sven.

Is Sven or Alma more popular?

Alma is more popular, ranked #472 compared to Sven at #2624 in the United States.

What do Sven and Alma mean?

Sven means "young warrior, young man" (Old Norse origin). Alma means "nourishing, kind" (Latin origin).

Are Sven and Alma boy or girl names?

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