Sven vs Wilbur

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 #2,964 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"resolute fortress, determined will"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Sven Rank #2,624

Wilbur Rank #2,964

Sven is more popular, ranked #2624 vs #2964 for Wilbur.

Is Sven or Wilbur more popular?

Sven is more popular, ranked #2624 compared to Wilbur at #2964 in the United States.

What do Sven and Wilbur mean?

Sven means "young warrior, young man" (Old Norse origin). Wilbur means "resolute fortress, determined will" (Old English origin).

Are Sven and Wilbur boy or girl names?

Sven is primarily a boy name. Wilbur is primarily a boy name.