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Jensen vs Edgar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jensen

Boy #328 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Jens (son of John)"

Origin: Scandinavian

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#328
Total SSA Count
1,054
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Edgar

Boy #460 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rich spear, lucky warrior"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English Spanish French German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#460
Total SSA Count
679
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Jensen Rank #328
Edgar Rank #460

Jensen is more popular, ranked #328 vs #460 for Edgar.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jensen or Edgar more popular?

Jensen is more popular, ranked #328 compared to Edgar at #460 in the United States.

What do Jensen and Edgar mean?

Jensen means "son of Jens (son of John)" (Scandinavian origin). Edgar means "rich spear, lucky warrior" (Old English origin).

Are Jensen and Edgar boy or girl names?

Jensen is primarily a boy name. Edgar is primarily a boy name.

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