Quick answer
Sven is a boy name meaning "boy".
Pronunciation: Swedish /ˈsvɛn/; Dutch /ˈsʋɛn/.
Meaning and history
This name comes from the Old Norse byname Sveinn meaning "boy". This was the name of kings of Denmark, Norway and Sweden. This includes the 10th-century Danish king Sven Forkbeard (usually called Swein or Svend ), who also came to rule in Norway and England.
Notes and context
Usage: swedish, norwegian, danish, estonian, german, dutch