Sven
Meaning
"young warrior, young man"
Origin: Old Norse
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #2,624
- Total SSA Count
- 51
- Syllables
- 1
- Formality
- Moderate
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"young warrior, young man"
Origin: Old Norse
"divine gift"
Origin: Greek
Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #2624 for Sven.
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Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Sven at #2624 in the United States.
Sven means "young warrior, young man" (Old Norse origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).
Sven is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.