Sven
sven
Popularity
#2620
Letters
4
Syllables
1
Origin
Norse
Total Births
2,484
Peak Year
#58 in 2015
First Recorded
1911
Style
Strong & Bold
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
A Scandinavian name meaning 'young warrior'.
Numerology
The Achiever
Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.
Famous Namesakes
Sven-Göran Eriksson
Swedish football manager and former player.
Sven Hannawald
German former ski jumper.
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