Sven vs Evan

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 #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

Welsh English American Scottish

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Sven Rank #2,624

Evan Rank #143

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 vs #2624 for Sven.

Is Sven or Evan more popular?

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 compared to Sven at #2624 in the United States.

What do Sven and Evan mean?

Sven means "young warrior, young man" (Old Norse origin). Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin).

Are Sven and Evan boy or girl names?

Sven is primarily a boy name. Evan is primarily a boy name.