Sven vs Melissa

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 #377 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"honey bee"

Origin: Ancient Greek

English Greek American Italian

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Sven Rank #2,624

Melissa Rank #377

Melissa is more popular, ranked #377 vs #2624 for Sven.

Is Sven or Melissa more popular?

Melissa is more popular, ranked #377 compared to Sven at #2624 in the United States.

What do Sven and Melissa mean?

Sven means "young warrior, young man" (Old Norse origin). Melissa means "honey bee" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Sven and Melissa boy or girl names?

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