Sven vs Willis

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 #2,686 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"resolute protector"

Origin: Germanic

English American African-American

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Sven Rank #2,624

Willis Rank #2,686

Sven is more popular, ranked #2624 vs #2686 for Willis.

Is Sven or Willis more popular?

Sven is more popular, ranked #2624 compared to Willis at #2686 in the United States.

What do Sven and Willis mean?

Sven means "young warrior, young man" (Old Norse origin). Willis means "resolute protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Sven and Willis boy or girl names?

Sven is primarily a boy name. Willis is primarily a boy name.