Sven vs Selma

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 #2,770 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"divine protection, helmet of the gods"

Origin: Germanic/Norse

Scandinavian German Arabic American Turkish

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Sven Rank #2,624

Selma Rank #2,770

Sven is more popular, ranked #2624 vs #2770 for Selma.

Is Sven or Selma more popular?

Sven is more popular, ranked #2624 compared to Selma at #2770 in the United States.

What do Sven and Selma mean?

Sven means "young warrior, young man" (Old Norse origin). Selma means "divine protection, helmet of the gods" (Germanic/Norse origin).

Are Sven and Selma boy or girl names?

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