Sven vs Elwood

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 #2,135 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"woodland near the elder trees"

Origin: Old English

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Sven Rank #2,624

Elwood Rank #2,135

Elwood is more popular, ranked #2135 vs #2624 for Sven.

Is Sven or Elwood more popular?

Elwood is more popular, ranked #2135 compared to Sven at #2624 in the United States.

What do Sven and Elwood mean?

Sven means "young warrior, young man" (Old Norse origin). Elwood means "woodland near the elder trees" (Old English origin).

Are Sven and Elwood boy or girl names?

Sven is primarily a boy name. Elwood is primarily a boy name.