Jensen vs Sterling

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 #373 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little star"

Origin: Old English

English Scottish American

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Jensen Rank #328

Sterling Rank #373

Jensen is more popular, ranked #328 vs #373 for Sterling.

Is Jensen or Sterling more popular?

Jensen is more popular, ranked #328 compared to Sterling at #373 in the United States.

What do Jensen and Sterling mean?

Jensen means "son of Jens (son of John)" (Scandinavian origin). Sterling means "little star" (Old English origin).

Are Jensen and Sterling boy or girl names?

Jensen is primarily a boy name. Sterling is primarily a boy name.