Sven vs Zola

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 #1,103 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"quiet, tranquil, peaceful"

Origin: Zulu/Bantu

Zulu African French Italian American

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Sven Rank #2,624

Zola Rank #1,103

Zola is more popular, ranked #1103 vs #2624 for Sven.

Is Sven or Zola more popular?

Zola is more popular, ranked #1103 compared to Sven at #2624 in the United States.

What do Sven and Zola mean?

Sven means "young warrior, young man" (Old Norse origin). Zola means "quiet, tranquil, peaceful" (Zulu/Bantu origin).

Are Sven and Zola boy or girl names?

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