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Jensen vs Simon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jensen

Boy #328 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Jens (son of John)"

Origin: Scandinavian

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#328
Total SSA Count
1,054
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Simon

Boy #251 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"he has heard, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English French German Scandinavian Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#251
Total SSA Count
1,402
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Jensen Rank #328
Simon Rank #251

Simon is more popular, ranked #251 vs #328 for Jensen.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jensen or Simon more popular?

Simon is more popular, ranked #251 compared to Jensen at #328 in the United States.

What do Jensen and Simon mean?

Jensen means "son of Jens (son of John)" (Scandinavian origin). Simon means "he has heard, God has heard" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jensen and Simon boy or girl names?

Jensen is primarily a boy name. Simon is primarily a boy name.

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