Jensen vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jensen

Boy #328 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Jens (son of John)"

Origin: Scandinavian

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Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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Jensen Rank #328

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #328 for Jensen.

Is Jensen or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Jensen at #328 in the United States.

What do Jensen and Richard mean?

Jensen means "son of Jens (son of John)" (Scandinavian origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Jensen and Richard boy or girl names?

Jensen is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.