Sven vs Percy

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 #1,256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Percy (Norman place name)"

Origin: Norman French

English American French

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Sven Rank #2,624

Percy Rank #1,256

Percy is more popular, ranked #1256 vs #2624 for Sven.

Is Sven or Percy more popular?

Percy is more popular, ranked #1256 compared to Sven at #2624 in the United States.

What do Sven and Percy mean?

Sven means "young warrior, young man" (Old Norse origin). Percy means "from Percy (Norman place name)" (Norman French origin).

Are Sven and Percy boy or girl names?

Sven is primarily a boy name. Percy is primarily a boy name.