Sven vs Irving

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 #1,618 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"green river, fresh water"

Origin: Brythonic Celtic

Scottish English American Jewish-American

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Sven Rank #2,624

Irving Rank #1,618

Irving is more popular, ranked #1618 vs #2624 for Sven.

Is Sven or Irving more popular?

Irving is more popular, ranked #1618 compared to Sven at #2624 in the United States.

What do Sven and Irving mean?

Sven means "young warrior, young man" (Old Norse origin). Irving means "green river, fresh water" (Brythonic Celtic origin).

Are Sven and Irving boy or girl names?

Sven is primarily a boy name. Irving is primarily a boy name.