Sven vs Gilbert

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 #1,397 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright pledge, noble hostage"

Origin: Old German (Gisilbert)

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Sven Rank #2,624

Gilbert Rank #1,397

Gilbert is more popular, ranked #1397 vs #2624 for Sven.

Is Sven or Gilbert more popular?

Gilbert is more popular, ranked #1397 compared to Sven at #2624 in the United States.

What do Sven and Gilbert mean?

Sven means "young warrior, young man" (Old Norse origin). Gilbert means "bright pledge, noble hostage" (Old German (Gisilbert) origin).

Are Sven and Gilbert boy or girl names?

Sven is primarily a boy name. Gilbert is primarily a boy name.