Sven vs Helena

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sven

Boy #2,624 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"young warrior, young man"

Origin: Old Norse

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Girl #414 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"shining light, bright one"

Origin: Greek

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Sven Rank #2,624

Helena Rank #414

Helena is more popular, ranked #414 vs #2624 for Sven.

Is Sven or Helena more popular?

Helena is more popular, ranked #414 compared to Sven at #2624 in the United States.

What do Sven and Helena mean?

Sven means "young warrior, young man" (Old Norse origin). Helena means "shining light, bright one" (Greek origin).

Are Sven and Helena boy or girl names?

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