Sven vs Carey

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 #5,332 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark, black"

Origin: Irish (ciar)

Irish Welsh American English

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Sven Rank #2,624

Carey Rank #5,332

Sven is more popular, ranked #2624 vs #5332 for Carey.

Is Sven or Carey more popular?

Sven is more popular, ranked #2624 compared to Carey at #5332 in the United States.

What do Sven and Carey mean?

Sven means "young warrior, young man" (Old Norse origin). Carey means "dark, black" (Irish (ciar) origin).

Are Sven and Carey boy or girl names?

Sven is primarily a boy name. Carey is primarily a boy name.