Jen vs Gaines

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 #6,557 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to gain, to win, to cultivate"

Origin: Old French

English American French

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Jen Rank #6,476

Gaines Rank #6,557

Jen is more popular, ranked #6476 vs #6557 for Gaines.

Is Jen or Gaines more popular?

Jen is more popular, ranked #6476 compared to Gaines at #6557 in the United States.

What do Jen and Gaines mean?

Jen means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Welsh origin). Gaines means "to gain, to win, to cultivate" (Old French origin).

Are Jen and Gaines boy or girl names?

Jen is primarily a boy name. Gaines is primarily a boy name.