Wilson vs Sven

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wilson

Boy #645 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Will (William)"

Origin: Middle English patronymic

English American

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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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Wilson Rank #645

Sven Rank #2,624

Wilson is more popular, ranked #645 vs #2624 for Sven.

Is Wilson or Sven more popular?

Wilson is more popular, ranked #645 compared to Sven at #2624 in the United States.

What do Wilson and Sven mean?

Wilson means "son of Will (William)" (Middle English patronymic origin). Sven means "young warrior, young man" (Old Norse origin).

Are Wilson and Sven boy or girl names?

Wilson is primarily a boy name. Sven is primarily a boy name.