Sven vs Irene

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sven

Boy #2,624 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"young warrior, young man"

Origin: Old Norse

Swedish Norwegian Danish Scandinavian

✓ All Clear

Girl #638 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"peace"

Origin: Ancient Greek (eirene)

Greek English Spanish Italian

15 High Risk

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Sven Rank #2,624

Irene Rank #638

Irene is more popular, ranked #638 vs #2624 for Sven.

Is Sven or Irene more popular?

Irene is more popular, ranked #638 compared to Sven at #2624 in the United States.

What do Sven and Irene mean?

Sven means "young warrior, young man" (Old Norse origin). Irene means "peace" (Ancient Greek (eirene) origin).

Are Sven and Irene boy or girl names?

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