Sven vs Melvin

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 #876 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"council friend"

Origin: Celtic/Old English

English American Scandinavian Welsh

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Sven Rank #2,624

Melvin Rank #876

Melvin is more popular, ranked #876 vs #2624 for Sven.

Is Sven or Melvin more popular?

Melvin is more popular, ranked #876 compared to Sven at #2624 in the United States.

What do Sven and Melvin mean?

Sven means "young warrior, young man" (Old Norse origin). Melvin means "council friend" (Celtic/Old English origin).

Are Sven and Melvin boy or girl names?

Sven is primarily a boy name. Melvin is primarily a boy name.