Dean vs Jensen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dean

Boy #142 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"church official overseeing ten"

Origin: Latin decanus

English American

15 High Risk

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Boy #328 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Jens (son of John)"

Origin: Scandinavian

Scandinavian American English

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Dean Rank #142

Jensen Rank #328

Dean is more popular, ranked #142 vs #328 for Jensen.

Is Dean or Jensen more popular?

Dean is more popular, ranked #142 compared to Jensen at #328 in the United States.

What do Dean and Jensen mean?

Dean means "church official overseeing ten" (Latin decanus origin). Jensen means "son of Jens (son of John)" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Dean and Jensen boy or girl names?

Dean is primarily a boy name. Jensen is primarily a boy name.