Richard vs Jensen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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Boy #328 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Jens (son of John)"

Origin: Scandinavian

Scandinavian American English

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Jensen Rank #328

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #328 for Jensen.

Is Richard or Jensen more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Jensen at #328 in the United States.

What do Richard and Jensen mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Jensen means "son of Jens (son of John)" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Richard and Jensen boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Jensen is primarily a boy name.