Sven vs Hans

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 #1,325 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Germanic

German Dutch Scandinavian Swiss

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Sven Rank #2,624

Hans Rank #1,325

Hans is more popular, ranked #1325 vs #2624 for Sven.

Is Sven or Hans more popular?

Hans is more popular, ranked #1325 compared to Sven at #2624 in the United States.

What do Sven and Hans mean?

Sven means "young warrior, young man" (Old Norse origin). Hans means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Germanic origin).

Are Sven and Hans boy or girl names?

Sven is primarily a boy name. Hans is primarily a boy name.