The baby name Sven is a Boy name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced SVEHN.
The baby name Sven is a boy name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced SVEHN.
Sven is Old Norse, Swedish in Origin.
Sven is the modern Swedish form of Old Norse Sveinn, a masculine byname and personal name from the common noun sveinn. In Old Norse the word denoted a boy, lad, young man, or male servant; martial usage could extend to an attendant or trainee warrior. The Norse diphthong ei was simplified in Swedish to e, while final -n reflects reduction of the old nominative ending.
The name belongs to the Scandinavian medieval naming stock, with royal bearers such as Sveinn Forkbeard in Denmark and later Swedish use of sven av vapen for a squire. Danish Svend, Norwegian Svein, Icelandic Sveinn, and Faroese Sveinur are close forms; English Swain is cognate. Sven remained especially recognizable in Sweden, but it is also established in German-speaking countries, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Switzerland. Notable bearers include Swedish cinematographer Sven Nykvist and football manager Sven-Göran Eriksson.
| Sven Hedin Sven Hedin was a Swedish explorer and geographer known for his expeditions through Central Asia. He documented his travels in several books, including 'Through Asia' and 'The Silk Road'. His work significantly contributed to the mapping and understanding of these regions. | Sven Wollter Sven Wollter was a Swedish actor best known for his roles in films like 'The Man on the Roof' and 'The Sacrifice'. He had a long and successful career in both film and television, becoming a beloved figure in Swedish entertainment. Wollter's performances were marked by their depth and authenticity, making him a standout in the industry. | Sven-Bertil Taube Sven-Bertil Taube was a Swedish actor and singer, best known for his role in the film 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo'. He was also famous for his musical performances, particularly his interpretations of his father Evert Taube's songs. |
| Silenoz Sven Atle Kopperud, better known as Silenoz, is most famous as a founding member, guitarist, and primary songwriter of the Norwegian symphonic black metal band Dimmu Borgir. He helped shape albums and songs like Puritania, Progenies of the Great Apocalypse, and Gateways, and he has also played guitar for the death metal supergroup Insidious Disease. | Sven Lindberg Sven Lindberg was a Swedish actor best known for his role in the film 'Summer with Monika'. He also appeared in 'The Seventh Seal' and 'Wild Strawberries', which are considered classics in Swedish cinema. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | Boys | 2018 | #1 | — | 431 |
| Germany | Boys | 0 | #13 | 24,516 | 5,697 |
| Germany | 0 | #23 | 1,474 | 2,542 | |
| EE | 0 | #29 | 9 | 1,051 | |
| NA | 0 | #31 | 3 | 2,537 | |
| MT | 0 | #42 | 2 | 1,767 | |
| GE | 0 | #44 | 1 | 997 | |
| LU | 0 | #51 | 16 | 2,830 | |
| EE | Boys | 0 | #53 | 95 | 2,087 |
| LU | Boys | 0 | #72 | 224 | 4,970 |
| AO | 0 | #77 | 1 | 2,729 | |
| SI | 0 | #80 | 1 | 1,612 | |
| MD | Boys | 0 | #81 | 1 | 756 |
| BG | 0 | #82 | 1 | 1,799 | |
| CN | 0 | #83 | 4 | 3,857 | |
| HR | Boys | 0 | #90 | 476 | 3,997 |
| QA | 0 | #106 | 1 | 7,011 | |
| NL | Boys | 0 | #107 | 4,785 | 5,873 |
| PH | 0 | #110 | 1 | 5,607 | |
| Switzerland | Boys | 2024 | #118 | 20 | 1,769 |
| Norway | Boys | 2025 | #121 | 14 | 444 |
| CY | Boys | 0 | #131 | 1 | 3,473 |
| GR | 0 | #134 | 2 | 3,911 | |
| BN | Boys | 0 | #139 | 1 | 6,332 |
| HR | 0 | #140 | 40 | 2,081 | |
| JO | 0 | #140 | 1 | 2,158 | |
| MT | Boys | 0 | #146 | 31 | 4,064 |
| Sweden | Boys | 2022 | #147 | 36 | 1,509 |
| RS | Boys | 0 | #152 | 3 | 2,277 |
| CR | 0 | #165 | 1 | 5,526 | |
| HU | Boys | 0 | #171 | 4 | 3,954 |
| DK | Boys | 0 | #174 | 171 | 7,401 |
| DK | 0 | #180 | 24 | 5,198 | |
| AE | 0 | #185 | 3 | 10,220 | |
| Austria | Boys | 0 | #185 | 370 | 2,180 |
| CZ | 0 | #185 | 2 | 3,154 | |
| LU | Girls | 0 | #188 | 3 | 4,850 |
| Austria | 0 | #191 | 23 | 850 | |
| NL | 0 | #193 | 227 | 2,481 | |
| SI | Boys | 0 | #200 | 10 | 3,402 |
| Belgium | Boys | 2008 | #211 | 22 | 402 |
| PL | 0 | #212 | 1 | 2,600 | |
| NA | Boys | 0 | #220 | 16 | 6,830 |
| IR | 0 | #230 | 2 | 4,221 | |
| EC | Boys | 0 | #246 | 1 | 3,322 |
| PT | 0 | #249 | 2 | 4,161 | |
| Finland | Boys | 2026 | #250 | 1,215 | 3,552 |
| TW | Boys | 0 | #255 | 2 | 7,111 |
| GR | Boys | 0 | #267 | 7 | 6,912 |
| AF | Boys | 0 | #274 | 1 | 3,535 |
| SG | 0 | #276 | 7 | 11,010 | |
| CZ | Boys | 0 | #277 | 28 | 6,530 |
| CN | Boys | 0 | #289 | 31 | 9,639 |
| JM | Boys | 0 | #292 | 2 | 6,876 |
| HR | Girls | 0 | #293 | 2 | 3,687 |
| JP | Boys | 0 | #298 | 6 | 7,909 |
| Canada | Boys | 2023 | #304 | 6 | 2,601 |
| PL | Boys | 0 | #322 | 14 | 6,459 |
| PE | 0 | #326 | 4 | 6,350 | |
| GH | Girls | 0 | #337 | 1 | 6,973 |
| GT | 0 | #337 | 2 | 5,948 | |
| CZ | Girls | 0 | #350 | 2 | 5,378 |
| MY | 0 | #350 | 5 | 12,352 | |
| Finland | Boys | 0 | #355 | 73 | 2,041 |
| HK | 0 | #355 | 3 | 8,483 | |
| PT | Boys | 0 | #355 | 13 | 7,951 |
| CN | Girls | 0 | #358 | 2 | 8,829 |
| France | Boys | 2021 | #360 | 28 | 2,865 |
| BR | 0 | #360 | 1 | 5,969 | |
| MU | Boys | 0 | #361 | 9 | 8,477 |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #374 | 10 | 11,440 |
| BO | 0 | #407 | 2 | 6,868 | |
| EG | 0 | #411 | 2 | 6,387 | |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #423 | 2 | 15,987 |
| CL | 0 | #426 | 9 | 6,867 | |
| ZA | 0 | #427 | 21 | 14,421 | |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #428 | 2 | 13,098 |
| Spain | 0 | #437 | 16 | 2,326 | |
| MX | 0 | #445 | 1 | 8,339 | |
| SD | Boys | 0 | #466 | 1 | 10,523 |
| AR | Boys | 0 | #477 | 7 | 7,628 |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #477 | 11 | 10,188 |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #489 | 17 | 12,621 |
| GT | Boys | 0 | #495 | 5 | 7,625 |
| PA | Boys | 0 | #502 | 4 | 9,305 |
| CO | 0 | #510 | 1 | 7,768 | |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #515 | 13 | 12,905 |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #521 | 3 | 11,913 |
| IR | Boys | 0 | #528 | 25 | 10,162 |
| IR | Girls | 0 | #545 | 1 | 8,334 |
| LY | 0 | #559 | 1 | 12,703 | |
| PS | Boys | 0 | #559 | 3 | 10,655 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #574 | 2 | 12,054 |
| BO | Boys | 0 | #578 | 15 | 9,244 |
| IL | Boys | 0 | #624 | 2 | 10,983 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #632 | 34 | 13,390 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #659 | 39 | 17,960 |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #696 | 2 | 13,071 |
| IT | 0 | #700 | 15 | 4,183 | |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #739 | 5 | 18,093 |
| Germany | Girls | 0 | #750 | 89 | 4,949 |
| SY | 0 | #764 | 4 | 11,684 | |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #782 | 4 | 12,213 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #801 | 6 | 18,755 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #836 | 43 | 14,506 |
| United States | Boys | 2024 | #842 | 51 | 7,044 |
| Spain | Boys | 0 | #845 | 86 | 5,610 |
| TN | 0 | #860 | 6 | 13,765 | |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #877 | 10 | 15,035 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #906 | 15 | 15,656 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #915 | 4 | 17,948 |
| NL | Girls | 0 | #941 | 15 | 5,933 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #967 | 16 | 16,355 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #999 | 3 | 16,906 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,007 | 3 | 14,742 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,027 | 152 | 25,619 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,070 | 23 | 22,615 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,072 | 1 | 24,821 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,077 | 35 | 25,439 |
| MA | 0 | #1,119 | 10 | 20,986 | |
| TR | 0 | #1,201 | 11 | 19,440 | |
| DZ | 0 | #1,227 | 8 | 20,130 | |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,236 | 1 | 25,928 |
| IT | Boys | 0 | #1,327 | 145 | 10,046 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,602 | 13 | 28,008 |
Sven is popular in 76 countries — most recent births per country:
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