Sven as a Male Name
Sven is most commonly a boy's name.
Parents choosing Sven for a boy get a name with a clear Scandinavian (Old Norse) heritage and a well-established boy's usage. The name Sven means “Young man, lad; boy” and is of Scandinavian (Old Norse) origin. Closely related male forms and variants include Svend, Sweyn, Svein, Sveinn, Swen.
For the full etymology, history and popularity of Sven across all genders, see the complete Sven name meaning.
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Is Sven a boy's name?+
Sven is most commonly a boy's name. It means “Young man, lad; boy” and is of Scandinavian (Old Norse) origin.
What does Sven mean?+
Sven means “Young man, lad; boy” and originates from Scandinavian (Old Norse).