Wilbur vs Sven

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wilbur

Boy #2,964 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"resolute fortress, determined will"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Boy #2,624 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"young warrior, young man"

Origin: Old Norse

Swedish Norwegian Danish Scandinavian

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Wilbur Rank #2,964

Sven Rank #2,624

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

Is Wilbur or Sven more popular?

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

What do Wilbur and Sven mean?

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

Are Wilbur and Sven boy or girl names?

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