Alex vs Jensen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alex

Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #328 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Jens (son of John)"

Origin: Scandinavian

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Alex Rank #205

Jensen Rank #328

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 vs #328 for Jensen.

Is Alex or Jensen more popular?

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 compared to Jensen at #328 in the United States.

What do Alex and Jensen mean?

Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Jensen means "son of Jens (son of John)" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Alex and Jensen boy or girl names?

Alex is primarily a boy name. Jensen is primarily a boy name.