Jensen vs Ellis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jensen

Boy #328 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Jens (son of John)"

Origin: Scandinavian

Scandinavian American English

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Boy #273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"benevolent, kind"

Origin: Welsh from Hebrew Elijah

Welsh English American

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Jensen Rank #328

Ellis Rank #273

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 vs #328 for Jensen.

Is Jensen or Ellis more popular?

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 compared to Jensen at #328 in the United States.

What do Jensen and Ellis mean?

Jensen means "son of Jens (son of John)" (Scandinavian origin). Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin).

Are Jensen and Ellis boy or girl names?

Jensen is primarily a boy name. Ellis is primarily a boy name.