Sven vs Calvin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sven

Boy #2,624 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"young warrior, young man"

Origin: Old Norse

Swedish Norwegian Danish Scandinavian

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Boy #140 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bald, hairless"

Origin: Latin

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Sven Rank #2,624

Calvin Rank #140

Calvin is more popular, ranked #140 vs #2624 for Sven.

Is Sven or Calvin more popular?

Calvin is more popular, ranked #140 compared to Sven at #2624 in the United States.

What do Sven and Calvin mean?

Sven means "young warrior, young man" (Old Norse origin). Calvin means "bald, hairless" (Latin origin).

Are Sven and Calvin boy or girl names?

Sven is primarily a boy name. Calvin is primarily a boy name.