Jensen vs Eric

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jensen

Boy #328 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Jens (son of John)"

Origin: Scandinavian

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Boy #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Jensen Rank #328

Eric Rank #252

Eric is more popular, ranked #252 vs #328 for Jensen.

Is Jensen or Eric more popular?

Eric is more popular, ranked #252 compared to Jensen at #328 in the United States.

What do Jensen and Eric mean?

Jensen means "son of Jens (son of John)" (Scandinavian origin). Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin).

Are Jensen and Eric boy or girl names?

Jensen is primarily a boy name. Eric is primarily a boy name.