Eric vs Jensen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eric

Boy #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #328 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Jens (son of John)"

Origin: Scandinavian

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Eric Rank #252

Jensen Rank #328

Eric is more popular, ranked #252 vs #328 for Jensen.

Is Eric or Jensen more popular?

Eric is more popular, ranked #252 compared to Jensen at #328 in the United States.

What do Eric and Jensen mean?

Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin). Jensen means "son of Jens (son of John)" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Eric and Jensen boy or girl names?

Eric is primarily a boy name. Jensen is primarily a boy name.