Jane vs Lena

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jane

Girl #269 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Latin and Old French

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Girl #263 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright, shining light"

Origin: Greek via Helena

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Jane Rank #269

Lena Rank #263

Lena is more popular, ranked #263 vs #269 for Jane.

Is Jane or Lena more popular?

Lena is more popular, ranked #263 compared to Jane at #269 in the United States.

What do Jane and Lena mean?

Jane means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Latin and Old French origin). Lena means "bright, shining light" (Greek via Helena origin).

Are Jane and Lena boy or girl names?

Jane is primarily a girl name. Lena is primarily a girl name.