Zander vs Jensen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zander

Boy #379 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Ancient Greek

English American Scandinavian

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Boy #328 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Jens (son of John)"

Origin: Scandinavian

Scandinavian American English

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Zander Rank #379

Jensen Rank #328

Jensen is more popular, ranked #328 vs #379 for Zander.

Is Zander or Jensen more popular?

Jensen is more popular, ranked #328 compared to Zander at #379 in the United States.

What do Zander and Jensen mean?

Zander means "defender of men" (Ancient Greek origin). Jensen means "son of Jens (son of John)" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Zander and Jensen boy or girl names?

Zander is primarily a boy name. Jensen is primarily a boy name.