Jens vs Andersen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jens

Boy #4,522 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Greek and Latin

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Boy #4,505 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Anders; son of the manly one"

Origin: Old Norse

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Jens Rank #4,522

Andersen Rank #4,505

Andersen is more popular, ranked #4505 vs #4522 for Jens.

Is Jens or Andersen more popular?

Andersen is more popular, ranked #4505 compared to Jens at #4522 in the United States.

What do Jens and Andersen mean?

Jens means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Greek and Latin origin). Andersen means "son of Anders; son of the manly one" (Old Norse origin).

Are Jens and Andersen boy or girl names?

Jens is primarily a boy name. Andersen is primarily a boy name.