Sven vs Jenny

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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Girl #1,387 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Old French

English American Scandinavian

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Sven Rank #2,624

Jenny Rank #1,387

Jenny is more popular, ranked #1387 vs #2624 for Sven.

Is Sven or Jenny more popular?

Jenny is more popular, ranked #1387 compared to Sven at #2624 in the United States.

What do Sven and Jenny mean?

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

Are Sven and Jenny boy or girl names?

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