Sven vs Edgar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sven

Boy #2,624 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"young warrior, young man"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #460 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rich spear, lucky warrior"

Origin: Old English

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Sven Rank #2,624

Edgar Rank #460

Edgar is more popular, ranked #460 vs #2624 for Sven.

Is Sven or Edgar more popular?

Edgar is more popular, ranked #460 compared to Sven at #2624 in the United States.

What do Sven and Edgar mean?

Sven means "young warrior, young man" (Old Norse origin). Edgar means "rich spear, lucky warrior" (Old English origin).

Are Sven and Edgar boy or girl names?

Sven is primarily a boy name. Edgar is primarily a boy name.