Sven vs Denis

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 #1,643 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"follower of Dionysus, god of wine"

Origin: Greek Dionysios

French Russian Eastern European Spanish-speaking Irish

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Sven Rank #2,624

Denis Rank #1,643

Denis is more popular, ranked #1643 vs #2624 for Sven.

Is Sven or Denis more popular?

Denis is more popular, ranked #1643 compared to Sven at #2624 in the United States.

What do Sven and Denis mean?

Sven means "young warrior, young man" (Old Norse origin). Denis means "follower of Dionysus, god of wine" (Greek Dionysios origin).

Are Sven and Denis boy or girl names?

Sven is primarily a boy name. Denis is primarily a boy name.