Jensen vs Xander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jensen

Boy #328 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Jens (son of John)"

Origin: Scandinavian

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Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Jensen Rank #328

Xander Rank #216

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 vs #328 for Jensen.

Is Jensen or Xander more popular?

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 compared to Jensen at #328 in the United States.

What do Jensen and Xander mean?

Jensen means "son of Jens (son of John)" (Scandinavian origin). Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Jensen and Xander boy or girl names?

Jensen is primarily a boy name. Xander is primarily a boy name.