Sven vs Edwin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sven

Boy #2,624 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"young warrior, young man"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #383 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rich friend, prosperous friend"

Origin: Old English

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Sven Rank #2,624

Edwin Rank #383

Edwin is more popular, ranked #383 vs #2624 for Sven.

Is Sven or Edwin more popular?

Edwin is more popular, ranked #383 compared to Sven at #2624 in the United States.

What do Sven and Edwin mean?

Sven means "young warrior, young man" (Old Norse origin). Edwin means "rich friend, prosperous friend" (Old English origin).

Are Sven and Edwin boy or girl names?

Sven is primarily a boy name. Edwin is primarily a boy name.