Sven vs Elva

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sven

Boy #2,624 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"young warrior, young man"

Origin: Old Norse

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Girl #3,690 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"elf, magical being"

Origin: Old Norse

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Sven Rank #2,624

Elva Rank #3,690

Sven is more popular, ranked #2624 vs #3690 for Elva.

Is Sven or Elva more popular?

Sven is more popular, ranked #2624 compared to Elva at #3690 in the United States.

What do Sven and Elva mean?

Sven means "young warrior, young man" (Old Norse origin). Elva means "elf, magical being" (Old Norse origin).

Are Sven and Elva boy or girl names?

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