Sven vs Gus

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 #1,216 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"great, venerable"

Origin: Latin (Augustus)

English American Scottish Australian

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Sven Rank #2,624

Gus Rank #1,216

Gus is more popular, ranked #1216 vs #2624 for Sven.

Is Sven or Gus more popular?

Gus is more popular, ranked #1216 compared to Sven at #2624 in the United States.

What do Sven and Gus mean?

Sven means "young warrior, young man" (Old Norse origin). Gus means "great, venerable" (Latin (Augustus) origin).

Are Sven and Gus boy or girl names?

Sven is primarily a boy name. Gus is primarily a boy name.