Jensen vs Hector

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jensen

Boy #328 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Jens (son of John)"

Origin: Scandinavian

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Boy #381 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to hold fast, to restrain"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Jensen Rank #328

Hector Rank #381

Jensen is more popular, ranked #328 vs #381 for Hector.

Is Jensen or Hector more popular?

Jensen is more popular, ranked #328 compared to Hector at #381 in the United States.

What do Jensen and Hector mean?

Jensen means "son of Jens (son of John)" (Scandinavian origin). Hector means "to hold fast, to restrain" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Jensen and Hector boy or girl names?

Jensen is primarily a boy name. Hector is primarily a boy name.