Ellis vs Jensen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ellis

Boy #273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"benevolent, kind"

Origin: Welsh from Hebrew Elijah

Welsh English American

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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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Ellis Rank #273

Jensen Rank #328

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 vs #328 for Jensen.

Is Ellis or Jensen more popular?

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 compared to Jensen at #328 in the United States.

What do Ellis and Jensen mean?

Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin). Jensen means "son of Jens (son of John)" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Ellis and Jensen boy or girl names?

Ellis is primarily a boy name. Jensen is primarily a boy name.