Sven vs Alys

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sven

Boy #2,624 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"young warrior, young man"

Origin: Old Norse

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Girl #5,224 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble kind, of noble birth"

Origin: Germanic via Old French

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Sven Rank #2,624

Alys Rank #5,224

Sven is more popular, ranked #2624 vs #5224 for Alys.

Is Sven or Alys more popular?

Sven is more popular, ranked #2624 compared to Alys at #5224 in the United States.

What do Sven and Alys mean?

Sven means "young warrior, young man" (Old Norse origin). Alys means "noble kind, of noble birth" (Germanic via Old French origin).

Are Sven and Alys boy or girl names?

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