Sven vs Leroy

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 #864 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"the king"

Origin: Old French

French African American English

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Sven Rank #2,624

Leroy Rank #864

Leroy is more popular, ranked #864 vs #2624 for Sven.

Is Sven or Leroy more popular?

Leroy is more popular, ranked #864 compared to Sven at #2624 in the United States.

What do Sven and Leroy mean?

Sven means "young warrior, young man" (Old Norse origin). Leroy means "the king" (Old French origin).

Are Sven and Leroy boy or girl names?

Sven is primarily a boy name. Leroy is primarily a boy name.