Sven vs Selvin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sven

Boy #2,624 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"young warrior, young man"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #2,452 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"forest friend, house friend"

Origin: Old English sele + wine

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Sven Rank #2,624

Selvin Rank #2,452

Selvin is more popular, ranked #2452 vs #2624 for Sven.

Is Sven or Selvin more popular?

Selvin is more popular, ranked #2452 compared to Sven at #2624 in the United States.

What do Sven and Selvin mean?

Sven means "young warrior, young man" (Old Norse origin). Selvin means "forest friend, house friend" (Old English sele + wine origin).

Are Sven and Selvin boy or girl names?

Sven is primarily a boy name. Selvin is primarily a boy name.