Jen vs Carlson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jen

Boy #6,476 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Welsh

English American Welsh

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Boy #6,359 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Carl, free man"

Origin: Scandinavian

Swedish Norwegian Danish American

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Jen Rank #6,476

Carlson Rank #6,359

Carlson is more popular, ranked #6359 vs #6476 for Jen.

Is Jen or Carlson more popular?

Carlson is more popular, ranked #6359 compared to Jen at #6476 in the United States.

What do Jen and Carlson mean?

Jen means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Welsh origin). Carlson means "son of Carl, free man" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Jen and Carlson boy or girl names?

Jen is primarily a boy name. Carlson is primarily a boy name.