Sven vs Magdalena

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sven

Boy #2,624 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"young warrior, young man"

Origin: Old Norse

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Girl #836 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"woman from Magdala"

Origin: Hebrew Migdal (tower)

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Sven Rank #2,624

Magdalena Rank #836

Magdalena is more popular, ranked #836 vs #2624 for Sven.

Is Sven or Magdalena more popular?

Magdalena is more popular, ranked #836 compared to Sven at #2624 in the United States.

What do Sven and Magdalena mean?

Sven means "young warrior, young man" (Old Norse origin). Magdalena means "woman from Magdala" (Hebrew Migdal (tower) origin).

Are Sven and Magdalena boy or girl names?

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