Jen vs Bao

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jen

Boy #6,476 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Welsh

English American Welsh

✓ All Clear

Boy #6,554 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"protect, guard"

Origin: Chinese

Chinese Vietnamese East Asian

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Jen Rank #6,476

Bao Rank #6,554

Jen is more popular, ranked #6476 vs #6554 for Bao.

Is Jen or Bao more popular?

Jen is more popular, ranked #6476 compared to Bao at #6554 in the United States.

What do Jen and Bao mean?

Jen means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Welsh origin). Bao means "protect, guard" (Chinese origin).

Are Jen and Bao boy or girl names?

Jen is primarily a boy name. Bao is primarily a boy name.