Jensen vs Bo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jensen

Boy #328 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Jens (son of John)"

Origin: Scandinavian

Scandinavian American English

✓ All Clear

Boy #452 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to live, to dwell"

Origin: Old Norse

Scandinavian American Chinese

24 High Risk

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Jensen Rank #328

Bo Rank #452

Jensen is more popular, ranked #328 vs #452 for Bo.

Is Jensen or Bo more popular?

Jensen is more popular, ranked #328 compared to Bo at #452 in the United States.

What do Jensen and Bo mean?

Jensen means "son of Jens (son of John)" (Scandinavian origin). Bo means "to live, to dwell" (Old Norse origin).

Are Jensen and Bo boy or girl names?

Jensen is primarily a boy name. Bo is primarily a boy name.