Sven - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Sven \s-

is of Old Norse origin, and its meaning is "boy, lad".

Sven has 7 variant forms: Svein, Sveinn, Svend, Swain, Swen, Swensen and Swenson.

For more information, see also the related name Swaine.

Baby names that sound like Sven are Savin and Ziven.

Sven is an uncommon first name for men and an equally uncommon last name for both men and women. (1990 U.S. Census)

Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy name Sven. Compare Sven with its variant forms and related boy names.