Sven vs Lex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sven

Boy #2,624 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"young warrior, young man"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #2,214 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"defender of men (short for Alexander)"

Origin: Greek

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Sven Rank #2,624

Lex Rank #2,214

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 vs #2624 for Sven.

Is Sven or Lex more popular?

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 compared to Sven at #2624 in the United States.

What do Sven and Lex mean?

Sven means "young warrior, young man" (Old Norse origin). Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin).

Are Sven and Lex boy or girl names?

Sven is primarily a boy name. Lex is primarily a boy name.