Jens vs Willy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jens

Boy #4,522 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Greek and Latin

Danish Swedish Norwegian German

✓ All Clear

Boy #4,354 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"resolute protector, determined guardian"

Origin: Germanic

English German Dutch American

37 High Risk

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Jens Rank #4,522

Willy Rank #4,354

Willy is more popular, ranked #4354 vs #4522 for Jens.

Is Jens or Willy more popular?

Willy is more popular, ranked #4354 compared to Jens at #4522 in the United States.

What do Jens and Willy mean?

Jens means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Greek and Latin origin). Willy means "resolute protector, determined guardian" (Germanic origin).

Are Jens and Willy boy or girl names?

Jens is primarily a boy name. Willy is primarily a boy name.