Sven vs Lena

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sven

Boy #2,624 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"young warrior, young man"

Origin: Old Norse

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Girl #263 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright, shining light"

Origin: Greek via Helena

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Sven Rank #2,624

Lena Rank #263

Lena is more popular, ranked #263 vs #2624 for Sven.

Is Sven or Lena more popular?

Lena is more popular, ranked #263 compared to Sven at #2624 in the United States.

What do Sven and Lena mean?

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

Are Sven and Lena boy or girl names?

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