Lena vs Jane

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lena

Girl #263 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright, shining light"

Origin: Greek via Helena

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Girl #269 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Latin and Old French

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Lena Rank #263

Jane Rank #269

Lena is more popular, ranked #263 vs #269 for Jane.

Is Lena or Jane more popular?

Lena is more popular, ranked #263 compared to Jane at #269 in the United States.

What do Lena and Jane mean?

Lena means "bright, shining light" (Greek via Helena origin). Jane means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Latin and Old French origin).

Are Lena and Jane boy or girl names?

Lena is primarily a girl name. Jane is primarily a girl name.