Sven vs Ellen

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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Girl #1,032 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sunlight, moon (alternate etymology)"

Origin: Ancient Greek

English American Scottish Irish

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Sven Rank #2,624

Ellen Rank #1,032

Ellen is more popular, ranked #1032 vs #2624 for Sven.

Is Sven or Ellen more popular?

Ellen is more popular, ranked #1032 compared to Sven at #2624 in the United States.

What do Sven and Ellen mean?

Sven means "young warrior, young man" (Old Norse origin). Ellen means "sunlight, moon (alternate etymology)" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Sven and Ellen boy or girl names?

Sven is primarily a boy name. Ellen is primarily a girl name.