Sven vs Ivan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sven

Boy #2,624 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"young warrior, young man"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #153 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (via Slavic)

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Sven Rank #2,624

Ivan Rank #153

Ivan is more popular, ranked #153 vs #2624 for Sven.

Is Sven or Ivan more popular?

Ivan is more popular, ranked #153 compared to Sven at #2624 in the United States.

What do Sven and Ivan mean?

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

Are Sven and Ivan boy or girl names?

Sven is primarily a boy name. Ivan is primarily a boy name.