Shadow vs Jen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shadow

Boy #6,424 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Shade or darkness cast by an object blocking light"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #6,476 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Welsh

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Shadow Rank #6,424

Jen Rank #6,476

Shadow is more popular, ranked #6424 vs #6476 for Jen.

Is Shadow or Jen more popular?

Shadow is more popular, ranked #6424 compared to Jen at #6476 in the United States.

What do Shadow and Jen mean?

Shadow means "Shade or darkness cast by an object blocking light" (Old English origin). Jen means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Welsh origin).

Are Shadow and Jen boy or girl names?

Shadow is primarily a boy name. Jen is primarily a boy name.