The nameSvend
Svend is a Danish and Norwegian boy's name, a form of Sven. It was given in Norway mostly in the mid 1940s.
- Boy's name
- Scandinavian
Meaning
Svend comes from the Old Norse sveinn, "boy, young man".
Origin
Scandinavian.
History
The name peaked in Norway in the mid 1940s. It remains very rare in France and in English-speaking countries.
Popularity of the name Svend
Svend in Norway
1946peak year (33 births)
813babies named Svend in Norway since 1945
Svend was most popular in Norway in the 1960s, with 248 births over the decade, 31% of all recorded babies named Svend. Half of all babies named Svend in Norway were born before 1962, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name.
Variants and related names
Svend in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Svend mean?
Svend comes from the Old Norse sveinn, "boy, young man".
What is the origin of the name Svend?
Scandinavian.
Is Svend a girl's or a boy's name?
Svend is a boy's name.
What are the variants of the name Svend?
Variants and related names of Svend include Sven.