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Evan vs Jensen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Evan

Boy #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#143
Total SSA Count
2,526
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

Evan Rank #143
Jensen Rank #328

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 vs #328 for Jensen.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Evan or Jensen more popular?

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 compared to Jensen at #328 in the United States.

What do Evan and Jensen mean?

Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin). Jensen means "son of Jens (son of John)" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Evan and Jensen boy or girl names?

Evan is primarily a boy name. Jensen is primarily a boy name.

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