Sven vs Gladys

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 #3,446 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"country; land"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh British American

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Sven Rank #2,624

Gladys Rank #3,446

Sven is more popular, ranked #2624 vs #3446 for Gladys.

Is Sven or Gladys more popular?

Sven is more popular, ranked #2624 compared to Gladys at #3446 in the United States.

What do Sven and Gladys mean?

Sven means "young warrior, young man" (Old Norse origin). Gladys means "country; land" (Welsh origin).

Are Sven and Gladys boy or girl names?

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