Jen vs Mendel

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 #1,594 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"comforter, consoler (from Menachem)"

Origin: Hebrew

Ashkenazi Jewish Eastern European Jewish

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Jen Rank #6,476

Mendel Rank #1,594

Mendel is more popular, ranked #1594 vs #6476 for Jen.

Is Jen or Mendel more popular?

Mendel is more popular, ranked #1594 compared to Jen at #6476 in the United States.

What do Jen and Mendel mean?

Jen means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Welsh origin). Mendel means "comforter, consoler (from Menachem)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jen and Mendel boy or girl names?

Jen is primarily a boy name. Mendel is primarily a boy name.