Jen vs Shadow

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jen

Boy #6,476 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Welsh

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Boy #6,424 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Shade or darkness cast by an object blocking light"

Origin: Old English

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Jen Rank #6,476

Shadow Rank #6,424

Shadow is more popular, ranked #6424 vs #6476 for Jen.

Is Jen or Shadow more popular?

Shadow is more popular, ranked #6424 compared to Jen at #6476 in the United States.

What do Jen and Shadow mean?

Jen means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Welsh origin). Shadow means "Shade or darkness cast by an object blocking light" (Old English origin).

Are Jen and Shadow boy or girl names?

Jen is primarily a boy name. Shadow is primarily a boy name.