Jensen vs Riley

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 #229 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish

Irish English American

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Jensen Rank #328

Riley Rank #229

Riley is more popular, ranked #229 vs #328 for Jensen.

Is Jensen or Riley more popular?

Riley is more popular, ranked #229 compared to Jensen at #328 in the United States.

What do Jensen and Riley mean?

Jensen means "son of Jens (son of John)" (Scandinavian origin). Riley means "courageous, valiant" (Irish origin).

Are Jensen and Riley boy or girl names?

Jensen is primarily a boy name. Riley is primarily a boy name.