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Benson vs Jensen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Benson

Boy #436 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Benedict/Benjamin"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#436
Total SSA Count
727
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Jensen

Boy #328 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Jens (son of John)"

Origin: Scandinavian

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#328
Total SSA Count
1,054
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Benson Rank #436
Jensen Rank #328

Jensen is more popular, ranked #328 vs #436 for Benson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Benson or Jensen more popular?

Jensen is more popular, ranked #328 compared to Benson at #436 in the United States.

What do Benson and Jensen mean?

Benson means "son of Benedict/Benjamin" (English origin). Jensen means "son of Jens (son of John)" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Benson and Jensen boy or girl names?

Benson is primarily a boy name. Jensen is primarily a boy name.

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