Sven vs Carl

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sven

Boy #2,624 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"young warrior, young man"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #1,035 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man"

Origin: Old High German 'karl'

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Sven Rank #2,624

Carl Rank #1,035

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 vs #2624 for Sven.

Is Sven or Carl more popular?

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 compared to Sven at #2624 in the United States.

What do Sven and Carl mean?

Sven means "young warrior, young man" (Old Norse origin). Carl means "free man" (Old High German 'karl' origin).

Are Sven and Carl boy or girl names?

Sven is primarily a boy name. Carl is primarily a boy name.